While most think of macramé as a craze of the 1970s, the craft reached peak popularity in Victorian England. ... After fading in popularity, macramé saw a resurgence in the 1970s. It came to symbolize the Bohemian style and was used to make wall hangings, plant hangers, accessories, and clothing.

When did macrame become popular?

In the 1960s macramé became a popular craft and creative art technique in America and in Europe. It has been used to create lampshades, plant hangers, hammocks, window coverings, and wall hangings. Macramé.

Is macrame becoming popular again?

Once synonymous with the 1970s, the art of macramé got a bad rap, but it's been making a comeback. It's no longer maligned, but now has a firm footing in boho decor and has even gained in popularity as a DIY craft.