Macramé for Beginners - by Xin Gan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Macramé is a flexible art form in which designs are created out of rope through hand weaving. Recently, with the greater attention given to the personalization and stylization of home decoration, there has been a growing interest in integrating macramé aesthetics into the daily lives of enthusiasts. This book introduces you to the preparation, basic knots, patterns, and macramé projects in four parts, from entry-level to more advanced designs. In these pages, you will: - Master the preparation and use of materials and tools and 25 basic knots techniques, with clear computer graphics and step-by-step photos, to help you easily enter the world of macramé . - Gain detailed tutorials for 141 macramé patterns, helping you open up your ideas and express your aesthetic inspiration through various combinations of knots. - Practice broad use of different knotting techniques to create 33 macramé projects that combine practicality and artistry, infused with Chinese aesthetics, including various tapestries, cushions, lampshades, placemats and other items. - Enjoy an excellent reading experience, with detailed explanations, high-definition pictures printed on copperplate paper and flat binding.

About the Author

Gan Xin, an independent macramé designer, owns her own macramé studio. With over twenty years of learning and teaching macramé techniques, she specializes in the weaving of jewelry and soft furnishing for the home. She has close design collaborations with multiple clothing and lifestyle brands.