Macrame

MACRAME

Fun With KNOTS …

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CONTENTS Introduction Origin Brief History Macramé essentials Types of knots Variety of macramé Significance in modern world Conclusion 2

INTRODUCTION • an art of decorative knotting • form of textile making using knots • wonderful and delightful craft

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ORIGIN • originally from Middle east • an Arabic word – “Migramah” Stripped towel, ornamental fringe, or embroidered veil • noun : a coarse lace • verb : make knotted patterns

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HISTORY started in 13th century arabian weaver began the skill in 14th and 15th century macramé was practiced in Italy and France sailor commenced with the skills of knotting macramé knot made of fishing-yarn

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popular among British and American sailor in 19th century though the craze for macramé faded, it regained popularity in 60’s and 70’s today macramé craft has regained it’s immense popularity

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MACRAME ESSENTIALS • • • •

Knotting board T pins Scissors Cord

T Pins

Cord

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CORD

NATURAL

MAN MADE

 JUTE

 RAYON

 HEMP

 PLASTIC

 COTTON

 POLYPROPYLENE (nylon )

 WOOL

 POLYETHANE

 SILK

 WIRE

 LINEN

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Characteristics • most commonly used • great strength • suitable for plant hangers, sandals, belts etc. • available in several colors Plant hanger

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Characteristics • also used as embroidery cord • inexpensive • soft, flexible, comfortable • great for jewelry • available in rolls of 200 yards Macramé necklace This type of cord unravel easily 10

Characteristics • strong • heat and fire resistant • biodegradable • used for furniture, rugs etc. • also called Burlap or Hessian Decorative owl Not comfortable on skin

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Wool yarn

Characteristics • comes in huge amount of colors • holds knots very well • inexpensive • extremely flexible

Friendship bracelets 12

Rattail cord

Characteristics • satin rayon cord • soft and shiny • often dyed by hand

1mm ( petite/ bugtail ) 1.5mm ( light weight )

2mm ( heavy weight )

Macramé hair gripper 13

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rattail cord does not unravel holds tight knots very well but is flexible enough for the loosely formed knots too

It is harder to find in quantities over 100 yards

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Characteristics • available in braided and also in twisted form • different color and pattern Polypropylene ( nylon )

• soft, flexible, and

Hand bracelet

holds the knots well 15

Characteristics • best is round leather • strong, doesn’t fray • great for jewelry

Pins easily damage it

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Characteristics • luxurious cord • biodegradable • stronger than cotton • used to make micro macramé product like; lace Flax

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Characteristics • similar to dental floss • around .5 mm • strong, and slightly stretchy • perfect for handcrafted jewelry Opelon floss cord

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Characteristics • comes in short length on card • or in spools contain over 50 yards • soft, flexible and has subtle texture • used for handcrafted jewelry

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Characteristics • a bit coarse • great for holiday projects • sometimes cord has cotton base surrounded by metallic fiber Unravel easily once it is cut

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Concept to consider when choosing cord flexibility

strength

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twist

texture

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diameter/width

amount/ length

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BASIC MACRAME KNOTS

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OVERHAND KNOT

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LARKS HEAD KNOT

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Slide the loop around the object

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Pull the tails through the loop

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VARIATIONS OF LARKS HEAD KNOT

NESTELED MOUNT

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SQUARE KNOT

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2.

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A single tightened Square Knot

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Three completed Square Knots

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VARIATION OF SQUARE KNOT HALF KNOT SQUARE KNOT

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HALF HITCH 1.

2.

ALTERNATING HALF HITCH

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HORIZONTAL DOUBLE HALF HITCH

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2.

3.

DIAGONAL DOUBLE HALF HITCH

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DOUBLE BUTTONHOLE LARKS HEAD KNOT

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2.

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3.

4.

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BARREL KNOT

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2.

3.

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COCKSCOMB

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2.

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3.

4.

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VARIETY OF MACRAME CAVANDOLI MACRAME

used to form geometric pattern made in double half hitch knot

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CHINESE MACRAME

ornamental and of immense aesthetic value only one pieces of string folded in half symmetrical and double sided uses complex and symbolic knots easily recognizable

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WESTERN MACRAME

Uses many threads of different color or texture weave , stiffness , color and width affect the finished product attracts fiber artists, sewers and creative crafters

Macramé western straw hat 40

SIGNIFICANCE IN MODERN WORLD In fashion world

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Macramé shoe 42

Macramé hand bags

Macramé belt

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Earring

Bracelet

Necklace 44

Necklaces

Friendship bands

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Decorative household macramé products

Toran ( door covering )

Wall hanging

Decorative owl

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Flower Vass

Decorative bottle Decorative umbrella

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Utility products

Plant hanger

Macramé hanger

Macramé bowls

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Hammock chair Basket ball net Cell phone loop 49

Macramé Key chain

Can holder 50

CONCLUSION good for health great outlet for the stress earth friendly and natural skill

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