All About Macramé Art Products for Sale

Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting) techniques. This art form has regained popularity in recent years. Artists are getting very creative – making wall hangings, plant hangers, storage for toys, leaves, feathers, hearts, dream catchers, angels and more.

Mom of Twins aged 5, Chantelle Solberg has started a business making and selling her art items.

The History of Macramé

Macramé’s roots are actually quite interesting, with a history dating back thousands of years. Some believe that the term comes from the 13th-century Arabic word migramah, which means “fringe.” Others believe its origins lie in the Turkish word makrama, which refers to “napkin” or “towel,” and was a way to secure pieces of weaving by using excess threads along the top or bottom of woven fabrics.

Either way, decorative macramé actually first appears in carvings by the Babylonians and Assyrians that depict fringed braiding used to adorn costumes. In the 13th century, Arab weavers used decorative knots to finish the excess thread on shawls, veils, and towels. It then spread to Europe via North Africa, when the Moors brought macramé to Spain.

While most think of macramé as a craze of the 1970s, the craft reached peak popularity in Victorian England. First introduced to England in the late 17th century, Queen Mary herself taught classes to her ladies-in-waiting. Most Victorian homes had some type of macramé decoration, as it was used not only to decorate clothing, but also as curtains, tablecloths, and bedspreads.

Chantelles’s Designs Are Soo Beautiful!

Connect With All About Macrame on Social Media

Visit Chantelle’s Facebook Page here:

https://www.facebook.com/allaboutmacrame

About: “Custom made Macramé plant hangers – you give me your pot size and I’ll make you a plant hanger to fit. Occasionally I’ll post some pre-made ‘set’ offers (plant included) and a few other products. “

Keep an eye on the All About Macrame Facebook page to see the latest offerings.

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