Macrame
Speaking of macramé, most people always have a certain visual impression at heart. However, there are some differences in construction of macramé. People make macramé by knotting some dominating fabric to show a great visual experience. This is a craft which is always closely related with the sailors in 19th century. The sailors make full use of their free time to make a great variety of macramé items. They always use yarn, leather, shipping rope and some other firm materials. During the 1970s, macramé was becoming a hot trend in house decoration.
However, 2011 witnesses macramé used on lots of clothing and some accessories alike. Why do people use macramé on clothing? It’s because that it can always possess a great open weave, macramé is becoming the perfect indispensible accompaniment to the beachwear in 2011. Just enjoy some pictures from Christian Dior and Gucci below – macramé dress with a great open weave is perfect for layering over a monokini, bodysuit or bikini.
Crochet
Crochet is not like macramé. It is always made from the loops of yarns and it is often created by using a single hooked needle. But, it is delicate but not as delicate as a lace. However, it is always tied to some popular lace trend.
Both macramé and crochet are more and more popular in 2011, and some are the comeback of 1970s trend. This is represented in the dominating color of the 2011 spring and summer. They are oranges and browns, whites and creams or earthly tones. Items are made according to fashionable inspirations and hippy, but in general, it can show a perfect visual enjoyment.
Therefore, if you would like to make you outstanding and fashionable among the crowd, you just add some macramé and crochet to your daily wardrobe. It is very practical and chic. Of course, you need to know something about how to wear macramé and crochet very well. If so, you can reach the very fashionable and efficient resul.