Macrame is having a ‘moment’ right now. Load up Pinterest and you’ll see it popping up everywhere - from bracelet tutorials on DIY fashion blogs to hanging basket holders in interior design magazines. For the unacquainted, macrame is the technical name for the process of creating a new textile, typically by knotting lengths of cotton, leather, cord, yarn or rope. The macrame trend is nothing new though: it was big in the 1970s, and according to Wikipedia, its most popular era was during the late 1800s, during the rule of Queen Victoria. Apparently, the skill dates back to the 13th century and the name comes from an old arabic word meaning “Fringe”. Macrame wall hangings are the perfect finishing touch for a bohemian or eclectic style room. If they still conjure up images from ... [Read More]