I was in grade school when I learned about the ancient art of macrame. It was the mid-1970s, and my mother’s best friend was the only person I knew who ate yogurt, grew bean sprouts and dried her own ...
Home decor designers are embracing macrame in bulk. The humble fiber creations are making a sleek and modern comeback from their 1970s roots with artists creating contemporary pieces in unexpected ...
We’re all familiar with the macramé rage of the ’70s — plant hangers, owl-shaped wall hangings and even door drapes. But this ancient art form is experiencing a comeback, thanks in part to the ...
While the xauv art is her primary Hmong-influenced endeavor, she also incorporates the Hmong heart and other figures into designs. “There’s a lot of motifs and symbols in Hmong textiles, so I just try ...
Haruka Kina Techaira moved from Kanagawa, Japan to start her career in photography on Guam, but when the COVID-19 pandemic brought her plans to a sudden halt, she found a new career: macrame art.
Artist Cat Chiu Phillips is tying together naval legacy with culture in one of her latest pieces, a recent addition to Liberty Station’s public art. “Tied,” displayed on a wall painted in Navy blue at ...
Three years ago, Mayra Alejandra's 11-year-old daughter found a macrame art piece on Pinterest. "She asked me, 'Mom, can I please, please make this? Can we do this project?' and I said absolutely," ...
Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Provided by CB2 CB2's macrame plant hangers ($25 each, cb2.com) add texture and visual interest to a room. MUST CREDIT; CB2. I was in grade school when I ...