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macramé |
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macraméCraft technique in which threads, yarns, or cords are knotted together to form an open textile structure. Traditionally practised by sailors, it is thought to have originated in the 13th century, when Arab weavers began decoratively knotting the threads along the edges of the items they had woven. The craft then spread to Europe and China, where it is still practised. In Britain, macramé was very popular during Victorian times. Interest was revived during the 1960s and 1970s, when heavier cords and yarns were used for a range of different items, including wall hangings and bags. Macramé can be used to produce very fine and delicate structures and is closely related to lacemaking. The name comes from the Arabic word for ‘striped cloth’. |
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