Craft Girl

What Is Macrame?

Macrame is a crafting technique that uses knots to create various textiles.

The history of macrame is fascinating. Humans have been tying “functional” knots since the prehistoric period. Macramé’s knot-tying origins can be traced back to 13th-century Arabic decorative weavers who used the knots to secure loose ends of woven textiles, like towels and shawls. Many believe the term “macramé” comes from the Arabic word migramah or “fringe.”