Macramé Bag Is The Art of Using Cord or String To Create

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Macramé Bag is the art of using cord or string to create

decorative patterns of course in your bag. Description: A


macramé bag, or for that matter any other type of “bag”,
can bea tote, a handbag, a purse, or a clutch. The Macrame curtain for hanging in areas like closet doors
names are different to better define the style, use and where you want to keep things accessible, while also
size of the bag. ... As with most things, there is a great semi-blocking the view. You could even make a large
variety in color, size, shape, and style (casual, dressy, a curtain as a room divider. Description: Use macrame to
more practical bag, or evening wear). If you're looking to add a touch of privacy to a window or door without
incorporate some more texture into your wardrobe and blocking the light! This DIY macrame curtain is a great
get a bag that doesn't look like the 10 you already own, a way to enhance an opening and even provide some
macramé bag is one trendy option. Macramé is the art of coverage, while still keeping things breezy and open. For
using cord or string to create decorative patterns. this curtain, there's a small section of knots at the top,
then the ropes hang down to form the rest.

Banig or mat is a handwoven mat made from dried


seagrass leaves and used primarily for sleeping and
Macrame wall hanging. Just by hanging a beautiful
sitting in most Southeast Asian countries like the
statement mirror on the wall, you will immediately hide
Philippines. Description: Banig weaving is considered a
the flaws and imperfections. If a large area is needing to
genuine treasure handed down as a tradition or a trade
be covered, purchase an extra-large mirror. When you
from one generation to another as it is widely practiced
use a Macrame cord to hang your wall hanging, you can
in the country. Filipino ingenuity can be seen in their
use the Constrictor Knot to attach the cord to your dowel.
creation and the designs depend on the practices of
This knot is super strong and hard to come undone,
each region. Other traditional functions of the banig to
which makes it perfect to hang your piece.
Filipinos, aside from it being used for sleeping and
sitting, are as floor mat and for packing tobacco for
exportation as well as for drying copra under the sun. In
the more modern era, the mat itself can be made into
different shapes to serve other purposes. Filipinos
innovatively make products out of banig weavings such
as wall hanging decors, bags, hat, slippers, tissue
holders, and more.
Macrame plate mat- Each piece is unique and the
shape of the fringe and design may vary slightly as each
is handmade and cut freehand. Please note that Macrame tassel Knot This knot is used for gathering
shipping can be tough on the delicate nature of the many threads together, mostly at the end of work, and
fringe. It will need to be combed out after unpacked. creating a tassel. Place additional thread (green on 1st
Lead time applies depending on how many are ordered picture), doubled, above all cords. Then wind the longest
and being made at the time. cord around the other cords (from bottom to top). Pull the
end through the loop of the additional thread.

Macrame Basket is a vintage knotting technique popular


in the early 1900's. This Macrame design is related to
other Half Hitch Patterns that require a holding cord.
What makes this knot unique is that you use several
holding cords, which makes the alternating pattern much
wider than other snits. You could use this decorative
knot in any project that needs a wide band of knots, such
as a belt, purse strap, or a plant hanger. Further down
on this page is an interesting variation called the
Progressive Design. You can make V and X shapes with
the technique.

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