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ˈmæk rəˌmeɪmacrame

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. macrameverb

    a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords

  2. macrameverb

    make knotted patterns

    "macrame a plant holder"

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  1. Macramenoun

    the art of tying knots in patterns.

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  1. macraménoun

    A form of decorative textile made by knotting and weaving.

Wikipedia

  1. Macramé

    Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting) techniques. The primary knots of macramé are the square (or reef knot) and forms of "hitching": various combinations of half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to cover anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships. Cavandoli macramé is one variety that is used to form geometric and free-form patterns like weaving. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece. Leather or fabric belts are another accessory often created via macramé techniques. Most friendship bracelets exchanged among schoolchildren and teens are created using this method. Vendors at theme parks, malls, seasonal fairs and other public places may sell macramé jewelry or decoration as well.

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  1. macrame

    Macrame is a type of textile created using knotting techniques, as opposed to traditional methods of weaving or knitting. This form of art has been used for centuries for making decorative items, clothing, and accessories like plant hangers, wall hangings, and jewelry. The basic macrame is composed of basic knots, such as the square knot and forms of hitching, which are tied around a core cord or set of cords.

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  1. Macramé

    Macramé or macrame is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the [square knot] and forms of "hitching": full hitch and double half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to decorate anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships. Cavandoli macramé is a variety of macramé used to form geometric patterns and free-form patterns like weaving. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece. Leather or fabric belts are another accessory often created via macramé techniques. Most friendship bracelets exchanged among schoolchildren and teens are created using this method. Vendors at theme parks, malls, seasonal fairs and other public places may sell macramé jewelry or decoration as well.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Macramé

    mak-ra-mā′, n. a fringe or trimming of knotted thread—also knotted bar-work. [It.]

Editors Contribution

  1. macramé

    Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting) techniques. Detail of Cavandoli macramé The primary knots of macramé are the square (or reef knot) and forms of "hitching": various combinations of half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to cover anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships. Cavandoli macramé is one variety that is used to form geometric and free-form patterns like weaving. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece.


    Submitted by Soulwriter on February 22, 2022  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Macrame in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Macrame in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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    Anybody caught selling macrame in public should be dyed a natural color and hung out to dry.

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    Macramé or macrame is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the [square knot] and forms of "hitching": full hitch and double half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to decorate anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships. Cavandoli macramé is a variety of macramé used to form geometric patterns and free-form patterns like weaving. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece. Leather or fabric belts are another accessory often created via macramé techniques. Most friendship bracelets exchanged among schoolchildren and teens are created using this method. Vendors at theme parks, malls, seasonal fairs and other public places may se ur comment pls. 
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