What is macrame?

Macrame is a style of crafting that has regained popularity in recent years. Thanks to its Instagram-friendly aesthetic and how easy it is to use, people around the world use macrame to decorate and add personality to their homes.

Usually made from cotton cord, macrame is a versatile art where you can use different knots to create different textures and patterns. These knots can make everything from plant hangers and bag straps, to wall art and accessories!

For something to be considered as a macrame item, it should incorporate at least one macrame knot. In most cases, macrame items are pieced together with several knots. In some cases, you can get macrame elements joined with other techniques such as crochet or knitting.

Here are some of our favourite macrame small businesses that you should definitely check out.

Knotbadboutique

Based in London, this small business uses macrame, crochet and other crafts to create handmade homeware items. What first caught our eyes when we came across this business was the use of colour! They use such a beautiful range of colours in their macrame products and we instantly knew we had to share this business with others. Their Instagram is guaranteed to make you smile.

We also noticed these unique yoga mat straps that they had made from macrame. We had never seen anything like them before and they’re the most unique addition you could add to your home.

You can have a look at their products on Instagram via @knotbadboutique

Visit their Etsy Shop to place an order.

Knotbadboutique Macrame

Crafty Sistas

Based in West Yorkshire, this small business specialises in made-to-order macrame and embroidery. They put a personalised twist on rainbows, animals, moons, and hearts. When we first came across this business, we instantly got a feeling of home comfort, love, and passion.

If you’re looking for that extra little something to finish the look and feel of a room, here it is.

You can have a look at their products on Instagram via @craftysistas_

Simply message them to place an order.

Crafty Sistas Macrame Rainbows

Owers Handmade

Based in Essex, this small business creates handmade macrame and home decor items. From beautiful plant hangers to keyrings and even shelves! Again, we noticed the beautiful range of colours used and we instantly fell in love with these items.

Whatsmore, you can easily see the intricate detail used in every single design, so you know they’re excellent quality products. And the flood of customer reviews will back this up.

You can have a look at their products on Instagram via @owers_handmade

Visit their Etsy Shop to place an order.

Owers Handmade

Macrame by Laura

Another small business we came along is Macrame by Laura. Based in Dorset, this interior designer and macrame artist specialises in bohemian inspired home decor. From double basket plant hangers and pot planters, to impressive wall hangings and market bags – they have it all!

You can even order bunting and beautiful hearts to add an extra special touch to your home.

You can have a look at their products on Instagram via @macrame.laura

Simply message them to place an order.

Macrame by Laura

We love to support small businesses, and we hope we can encourage you to as well. Along with these beautiful macrame items, you can shop our range of macrame wall hangings, keyrings and sustainable prints here at tuline.