Welcome to Forget Me Knots Macrame
Hi, I’m Jubes, a macrame artisan from Hampshire on the South Coast of England.
Macrame was a childhood craft that I loved in my teenage years, making macrame hanging plant holders.
Whilst on holiday in Alcudia, Majorca in 2022, I bought a tree of life dreamcatcher made of macrame. The tree of life has a greater meaning to me as it represents ‘family’ the cycle of life, the connection between heaven and earth, mind and body, the physical and the spiritual.
The Tree of Life dreamcatcher reignited my passion and love for the craft of macrame. Starting with smaller macrame projects like gnomes/gonks, angels, Christmas trees, owls, bag charms and key rings. I then gained the confidence to accomplish the Tree of Life suncatchers and dreamcatchers.
Each creation is made by hand by myself, is very special, that is personal and unique or can be bespoke and made to order to your requirements.
Forget Me Knots Macrame specialises in creating home decor accessories and boho handmade gifts which you can find for sale on my shop page (coming soon) in the meantime take a look at our showcase page. If you like what you see and would like to make a purchase please contact us on our contact us form or send us an email enquiry.
In 2024, Forget Me Knots Macrame website was created and designed by YouEVA Business Services in collaboration with myself Forget Me Knots Macrame.
What is Macrame
Macrame is a type of textile craft similar to knitting or crocheting but without using any tools. Macrame is an art of knotting techniques of tying different types of knots using the hands and fingers, using different types of string or cords to create many different decorative items and gifts.
The History of Macrame
The history of macrame, is believed to have originated with 13th-century Arab weavers. Although the word macramé is french word, it is likely to have originated from the Arabic words migramah and migrama, which means “fringe”. The Arabic weavers, who used the decorative knots to finish loose ends on hand woven textiles, there are signs that it dated back to 3rd Century China, in the textiles, wall hangings, and hand lanterns from that era. But it was from the Arabic weavers that macramé spread to Europe.
Macramé spread throughout Europe and became a popular pastime for sailors in the 1700s. Sailors would barter their knot-tying knowledge with each other, and use macramé for practical purposes on ships, such as making hammocks and belts. They would also sell macramé pieces when they docked in port. Macramé was also popular in the court of Mary II in the late 17th century, and during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Macramé’s popularity faded in the 1980s, but had a resurgence in the 1970s and again in recent years. In the 1970s, macramé was used to create wall hangings, plant hangers, clothing, jewelry, and other accessories. The recent resurgence is thought to be due to the growing popularity of house plants, and macramé creations are said to look natural and stylish. Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest may also have contributed to the revival
Macramé’s popularity faded in the 1980s, but had a resurgence in the 1970s and again in recent years. In the 1970s, macramé was used to create wall hangings, plant hangers, clothing, jewelry, and other accessories. The recent resurgence is thought to be due to the growing popularity of house plants, and macramé creations are said to look natural and stylish. Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest may also have contributed to the revival.
Macramé can be made without tools, using just your hands. You can use a variety of materials, including cotton rope, yarn, jute, ribbon, nylon cord, and hemp cord, and you can add beads, charms, or seashells to accentuate your pieces. Once you’ve mastered the basic knots, you can try more complicated ones or even make up your own.
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