The art of nodular weaving macramé has been known since the days of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. Then it began to be used in Assyria, Iran, Japan and China. Europe met him in the VIII - IX centuries. The history of macrame is rooted in the history of navigation. It is the sea knots and their combinations that formed the basis of decorative weaving. More than four thousand sea knots are known, some of them differ in complexity and beauty. Combinations of these nodes formed the basis for the first schematic drawings of macramé. Currently, six types of weaving and hundreds of different knots are known.
The main thing to do a beautiful job is to choose the right material. The most suitable materials for weaving are leather, cords, vegetable fibers, sisal, fishing line, linen,
jute, twine, thin wire, threads (wool, silk, cotton) and some synthetic materials. The weaving material must be strong, moderately twisted and pliable for proper tightening of the knots. In addition to materials, to start work it is still necessary to choose the appropriate tools: scissors, needle, ruler, metal knitting needles, hook, spindle, clamps and pads. When the preliminary preparation is completed, weaving can begin. Handwork is quite complicated and painstaking - macramé. A bag and a
wall panel, a bauble and a bracelet, a belt and a vest, a blouse and a dress turn out equally well in this technique.
In more detail I would like to dwell on only one masterpiece of this man-made art. Bags accompany a modern person almost everywhere. Of course, you can go to the store and buy whatever you like, but lovers of exclusives can use the macrame technique. A bag woven from
decorative knots will be very durable, reliable and beautiful. Such bags usually have a significant cost, but this is due to the fact that they are made of high quality material and they are exclusive. The main criterion is that a macrame bag is made with your own hands.
A wicker handbag can decorate an evening outfit, a business suit, a denim set, a light summer dress and many other outfits. It will not be difficult for skilled craftswomen to weave the most intricate macrame bags. Weaving patterns of this kind are very complex. For beginners, only a small bag-bag for the kitchen can do. However, do not be upset. Big begins with small. Such a macrame bag will look very impressive in the kitchen as a hanging device for storing fruits.
Using this technique, you can weave different bags, even a small handbag-case for the phone. Naturally, they all require decoration to be unique and attractive. A huge role is played by the color scheme, which must be carefully selected.
Various beads, tassels, original buckles and fasteners, buttons and zippers are suitable for decoration. Equally important is the form. Many original models allow you to create macramé. A bag made using this weaving technique will undoubtedly become a favorite accessory, as well as a necessary and useful thing.