Macrame Cords Distributors and Manufacturers - Ideas and Links for The Art of Macrame
Macrame is knot tying utilizing a variety of macrame cords both natural (e.g., cotton, wool, hemp, and linen cords) and synthetic (e.g., nylon, rayon and polypropylene cords). The origins of macrame go back to ancient times. Any functional device made of a knotted cord is considered part of the art of macrame. Nautical, decorative Chinese micro-macrame, plant hangers and woven chair frames are all areas where a series of intricately knotted macrame cords make a useful product! The Art of Macrame requires two resources. A "How To" knot guide thanks to Wikipedia and where to find macrame cord suppliers. We endeavor to keep searching for information to make this website a good source of information. Feel free to email with suggestions. Thanks !! Cords Suitable for Macrame !! Cotton, Jute, Wool, Hemp, Linen, Polished or Waxed Cotton, Nylon, Rayon, Satin and to a lesser extent Polypropylene (mainly chair frames). Resources on the Art of Macrame !! Description of Macrame from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Friendship Bracelets are made of macrame cord ! A How To on Macrame Including Cords and Knots from WikiHow How to Macrame a Basket - Great site on "How To" use macrame cords to make a basket. Click Here How to Macrame a Purse - Complete Details !!  Click Here Direct to Macrame Cords Distributor of: Macrame Brass Rings. Hemp, Jute and Yarn Cords. Macrame Wood Beads. Wood Dowel Rods for Macrame Plant Hangers Synthetic Textiles, Inc. 1145 N. Grove Street Anaheim, California 92806 West Coast Manufacturer of Macrame Cords The Satin Cord Store Includes Books and a Gallery of Finished Works S-Lon Micro-Macrame Cords By The Satin Cord Store Another Source of Macrame Cords, Books, Accessories A search on eBay "macrame" found over 905 listings (June, 2008) including macrame cords such as Poli-Krafte, Calcutta, Heather Twist, Fineline, Herculon Easy Fluff Macrame Cord and Maxi-Cord. There were also macrame books and macrame accessories such as wood beads and rings. New Links We Found for June 2008: G & G Handicrafts, Belleville, ON - Listed under Delta Creative Olga's Macrame - Source of ideas, history, and lots and lots of patterns - OlgasMacrame About.com's extensive list of macrame resources - Macrame Projects Found this extensive site on macrame supplies, cords - Kings Kountry Wood beads direct from China - PandaHall This is a work in progress June 2008. Listings are free !!  Listings are provided as an aid to those interested in macrame cords, ideas, and accessories. No warranties or guaranties are expressed or implied. The inclusion of any link on this site does not imply that we endorse the linked site. Those listed do not necessarily endorse this website. Free listings. Email for more information.  FunWarrior@gmail.com