macramé

American  

[mak-ruh-mey] / ˈmæk rəˌmeɪ /

Or macrame

noun

1. an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, accessories, etc.

2. the technique or art of producing macramé.

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verb (used with object)

macraméd, macraméed, macraméing

1. to make or produce using macramé.

   to macramé a wall hanging.

macramé British  

/ məˈkrɑːmɪ /

noun

1. a type of ornamental work made by knotting and weaving coarse thread into a pattern

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Etymology

Origin of macramé

1865–70; < French < Italian macramè kind of fringe on hand towels < Turkish makrama napkin, face towel < Arabic miqrama embroidered coverlet

Example Sentences

Solomon led us to a low-lit event space that featured a wall-length mural of a forest accentuated by flickering candles and swinging macramé chairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

Mary Davies, 84, from Downham Market in Norfolk, has dry AMD and can no longer drive or teach macramé - a needlework craft.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

For some inspiration, dive into Pinterest or Google images, and you’ll find dog beds converted from suitcases and cabinets, along with DIY velvet cat perches and macramé hammocks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

With those scraps, she made a handful of purses and small pouches using techniques including plaiting, macramé and sashiko, a form of Japanese embroidery.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2022

"And what may that be?" asked Mrs. Sawbridge over her macramé work.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)