Macrame Art

Macrame is a versatile textile art that involves knotting cords to form intricate patterns and designs. Macrame art is believed to have originated in the 13th century among Arab weavers who decorated their hand-woven textiles with decorative knots. The word “macrame” is derived from the Arabic word migramah, meaning ‘fringe’. The art form gained its popularity during the 19th century when it was used to create bedspreads, tablecloths, and curtains, you can create both aesthetic and functional pieces. Material used to create Macrame include cotton twine, linen, jute, leather, yarn, nylon, and hemp. An interesting aspect of Macrame Art is that you need to know just a handful of knots to create anything from the simplest design to large, sprawling, and intricate masterpieces.

Penkraft Macrame Art course starts with the basics to help you understand the material you are handling, understand and master the process, and enable you to create beautiful Macrame Art pieces with your personalized designs and patterns. Once you master this art, not only can you flaunt your handmade stuff, but also are set on the path of gifting or selling these for running your own business.