05/24/2021
The History of Macrameβββ
It Is in Fact Fascinating!
Many believe the term "macrame" comes from the Arabic word migramah, or "fringe." The first known "macrameers," were 13th century Arabic weavers, who began tying decorative knots to secure the loose ends of woven textiles, like towels and shawls.
Regardless of where and when macrame got its name, the technique is really as old as its fundamental structure: the knot, which has a seemingly infinite number of variations, countless practical uses, and has caused an untold number of headaches when left to its own devices....