Macrame is
an age-old craft based on tying knots using fiber cords. This craft has been
around for hundreds of years, and can be traced back to the thirteenth century.
The art was believed to have originated with the Arab weavers who travel
through the desert and trade the products of their craftsmanship with town
dwellers.
In time, the
craftsmanship of macrame spread throughout Europe, attracting the fascination
of everyone across the social classes. In fact, manly sailors have been known
to macrame to pass away the time while spending long months at sea. When at
port, the sailors bartered their finished crafts so they could buy essential
supplies before going back to their ships. And so, the art of macrame continued
to flourish.
Macrame's
popularity peaked during the Victorian era. Macrame lace was all the rage, and
could be found on curtains, women's sleeves, dress hems, pillowcases and
anywhere else that could use a little lacy embellishment.
Over the
centuries, the popularity of Macrame gradually diminished. Some of the more
elaborate knotting techniques were soon forgotten, leaving behind no record of
their patterns and designs. The art of knot tying, however, keeps coming back
to life, the passion for knotting burning continuously under the surface.
The passion
for macrame heated up in the seventies. During that decade, macrame pieces were
always seen everywhere. There was never a home without a macrame plant hanger
or macrame owl hanging gracing its walls. During this revival period, the craft
focused more on textiles and furnishings, such as macrame hammocks, chairs and
decorative macrame accessories used at home. By the time the rockin' and
rollin' eighties came, macrame had faded from people's memories.
This
disappearance did not last long, however. With the nineties came the grunge
scene, and once again, the age-old craft experienced a revival of sorts,
although this time in the form of hemp jewelry. Macrame bracelets and necklaces
could be found at craft fairs and shops. The natural earthy look of hemp was
the perfect complement to the knotted art form.
Now, this ancient
art form is again being resurrected, but with a bigger audience in mind. The
world of Haute Couture has begun experimenting with it. Last year, it was
subtly added to clothing lines from famous houses. This year we have seen
macrame accessories in the Spring and Summer 2010 collections. Who would have
guessed that several gorgeous macrame dresses would be seen in the Spring 2010
collection of Dianne Von Furstenberg, a well known fashion designer?
The world of
Haute Couture often leads the cavalry in reviving crafts and techniques of
yesteryear. The potential of macrame as a sophisticated art form in fashion is
undeniable. Macrame artists are slowly being recognized as artisans of the
highest order. So whip out your macrame cord and start knotting!
A macram??
name bracelet could be a nice personalized gift for girls and if girls are
allowed to create their own customized bracelets then they would certainly go
crazy about this idea. A self designed bracelet with your name on it can be a
good jewelry piece that you can flaunt in style. Or you can choose to wear an
inspiring phrase like "peace" with the bracelet. It is possible to
design a wristband using on a website and get the customized band delivered at
your doorstep by the website owner. And the good thing is that there are
businesses that make bracelet jewelries and ship them at no extra cost.
Females are
fond of jewelry because wearing ornaments is a great way to add elegance to
your beauty and highlight your features. A massive array of jewelries pieces is
available in traditional jewelry stores and retail stores but when it comes to
choosing for a personalized gift for girls, women choose bracelets. A tiny
wristband can reflect your true self and also highlight the values, you care
for. Internet technology has provided an opportunity to the women to create
designer wristbands for them and get their customized jewelry pieces to their
doorstep.
A macrame
bracelet seems a cheap jewelry piece but it can help improve your look and
introduce you to others. Wearing a bracelet with your name on it is a great way
to tell people who you are. It will not take you more than a few minutes to
design your wristband and it won't cost you more than a few dollars in getting
the bracelet, you have designed, at your home. All you need to get a customized
wristband is to search for a website that provides personalized gift for girls.
You won't find any difficulty in locating such a website, if you are searching
the web with "bracelet name" keyword.
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