Like Boho or the Scandinavian Hygge style, natural materials, and attractive decorations? In that case, macramé is your cup of tea. Find inspiration in our ideas of how to bring the latest trends in knotty art to your living room.
Macramé is a craft, an art form, that involves knotting a diverse range of geometric patterns by hand using natural materials, without any hooks or needles. Each and every decoration made using this technique is therefore an original that no-one else has, one reason why designers from all over the world have fallen in love with the art of knotting.
It is, however, one of the oldest textile techniques around. Macramé developed over the centuries, passing through a great many cultures, picking up different forms of knots and decorative elements along the way. The spread of the hippy movement brought it into the limelight, becoming part of the Bohemian culture of the peace and love generation and one of the fashion and interior trends of the 1970s. Now it is making a comeback. Whether your interiors are harmonised in the Boho, vintage, or retro style, macramé accessories are sure to make them even cosier.
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Twisted plant hangers
Macramé hanging baskets for plants are one of those classics that no-one who loves handmade decorations should be without. The plants hang in the air, carefree, their green leaves weaving their way through the knots. They look great hanging from a beam, in windows, or even on the wall. Macramé plant hangers come in different colours; some are decorated with wooden beads. The most popular colours right now are black, mustard, and cream.
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Flowing wall decorations
When it comes to macramé, there is a dizzying range of wall hangings for you to buy, or indeed to make yourself. These flowing decorations are sure to provide any room with that dreamy touch. Not sure where to hang one? Well, they are sure to stand out in an empty corner or hung above a chest of drawers, bed, or sofa.
Swings are back in vogue
Feel like settling down in a quiet corner of the flat and enjoying a spot of well-deserved relaxation as you rock gently back and forth? Then what you need for that idyllic moment is a hanging chair made of pleasant, but sturdy material. Macramé hammocks are traditionally used outdoors, but work just as well inside, where they bring a feeling of harmony wherever it is needed. Hang your hammock in the corner and create a comfortable little reading nook for yourself.
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Novel place settings
The kitchen is the heart of the home. A sleepy breakfast together, a family lunch at the weekend, or a romantic dinner for two simply wouldn’t be the same without a beautifully laid dining table. Give yours a feeling of warmth with some macramé place settings, stylish and practical at the same time. What is more, macramé has a relaxed feel to it and blends in with a wide range of decorative styles, from vintage to Scandinavian.
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Knotted candle decorations
Small glass jars with macramé decorations gently diffuse the glow of the candles. The knots lend the candle-holders a bit of Bohemian beauty and look fantastic on the patio, the bedside table, or the bathroom counter.
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