Macrameed: meaning, definitions and examples
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macrameed
[ məˈkrā·miːd ]
craft technique
Macrameed refers to the act of creating decorative items by knotting cords or strands of material together. This craft technique is used to produce lace-like patterns and designs, often for home decor items, jewelry, and wall hangings. The process usually involves using various types of knots and can require significant skill and creativity to achieve intricate designs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She macrameed a beautiful wall hanging for her living room.
- I learned how to macrameed bracelets during the workshop.
- He macrameed plant hangers for all his potted plants.
- The artist macrameed intricate decorations for the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "macrameed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 macramê
🇮🇳 मकरामे
🇩🇪 Makramee
🇮🇩 makrame
🇺🇦 макраме
🇵🇱 makrama
🇯🇵 マクラメ
🇫🇷 macramé
🇪🇸 macramé
🇹🇷 makrome
🇰🇷 매크라메
🇸🇦 ماكرامي
🇨🇿 makramé
🇸🇰 makramé
🇨🇳 编织艺术
🇸🇮 makrame
🇮🇸 makramé
🇰🇿 макраме
🇬🇪 მაკრამე
🇦🇿 makrame
🇲🇽 macramé
Etymology
The term 'macrame' originates from the Arabic word 'migramah,' which refers to fringed cloth. The craft dates back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of knotting techniques used by the Babylonians and in ancient Egypt. The art of macrame became particularly popular in the 13th century when it was adopted by sailors who used it to create decorative knots in their ropes and nets. By the 19th century, macrame had spread to Europe, where it was embraced as a fashionable hobby among the Victorian upper classes. The term 'macrameed' as a verb is used to describe the act of engaging in this craft, and it has gained renewed popularity in contemporary crafting scenes, especially in home decor and fashion.