macramé

or mac·ra·me

[ mak-ruh-mey ]

noun

1. an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, accessories, etc.
2. the technique or art of producing macramé.

verb (used with object)

, mac·ra·méd or mac·ra·méed, mac·ra·mé·ing.

1. to make or produce using macramé:

   to macramé a wall hanging.

macramé

/ məˈkrɑːmɪ /

noun

1. a type of ornamental work made by knotting and weaving coarse thread into a pattern

Word History and Origins

Origin of macramé¹

1865–70; < French < Italian macramè kind of fringe on hand towels < Turkish makrama napkin, face towel < Arabic miqrama embroidered coverlet

Word History and Origins

Origin of macramé¹

C19: via French and Italian from Turkish makrama towel, from Arabic migramah striped cloth

Example Sentences

So, in addition to the anger, there were a lot of caftans and macrame, and after the press left, they had custard flambé and they all set fire to their bras.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another proudly showcased the real seaweed – yes, seaweed – that went into crafting a striking 70s macrame dress.

From Seattle Times

The friend was pure crunchy granola herself— she served acorn squash for dinner, taught me how to macrame and literally had a tree growing inside her house.

From Salon

The theme and color palette is “desert nomad,” with macrame art, a rammed-earth wall and a motorcycle with a sidecar to bring the point home.

From Los Angeles Times

Scandinavian minimalist rooms are softened with light woods, basketry, knitted accessories and plants, while “bohemian” rooms bustle with woven tribal patterns, macrame and fringe.

From Seattle Times