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Macram is an ancient craft of tied ropes or fibers in geometric patterns that create decorative and functional objects. Although several ancient cultures had knots connected to technology and art, the shape of the macram we use today has origins in ancient China. The word macrame is Arabic and has "edges."

This vessel has existed for hundreds of years and can be traced back to the thirteenth century. It is believed that the art comes from Arab weavers who travel the desert and trade in the products of their craft with the city's inhabitants.

Over the centuries, macros have spread to the East and Europe, thanks in part to sea merchants and sailors who have practiced the art of tying knots for use and decorative purposes. Macram techniques were used in the Middle Ages to make mourning jewelry from human hair, a practice that continued into the 19th century.

In the 1960s and 1970s, interest in hard crafts with macro pendants, tapestries, accessories, and jewelry revived.

This book will be a guide for you on how to craft a macram . It includes:

• What is Macram ?
• History of Macram
• Cords
• Knots
• Projects

Macram appears in a surprising number of fashion accessories available today. From hemp jewelry to woven bags, macram has influenced fashion and the home. Today's macram has softer, soothing colors and a wide range of fibers, textures, and embellishments. Macram is a proper uniform container - all you need is a length of rope, scissors, pins, and a worktop for excellent travel and storage.