Is Macrame Back in Style?

Is Macrame Back in Style?

As the Bohemian style — or better known as Boho — is coming back, so is the popularity of macrame. Macrame wall hangings, plant hangers, bracelets and more are now everywhere. Not only has macrame come back, but it has come back with a vengeance and with more spark and spunk than way back when.

Is macrame popular now?

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.

What would be macrame now?

A versatile form of fiber art, macramé can be used to make everything from wall hangings and plant hangers to jewelry, purses, and even clothing items. Using simple materials like cotton twine, jute, hemp, or yarn, macramé can be as simple or complex as the crafter would like.

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