The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz.
Macramé--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macramé workshops around the world and creates swoon-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macramé is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macramé, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macramé rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macramé can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.6 INTRODUCTION
9 MACRAMÉ BASICS
39 PLANT HANGERS
75 WALL HANGINGS AND MORE
117 LIGHTING
141 SEATING
167 RUGS
191 TABLETOP
215 HOME GOODS
240 RESOURCES
241 GLOSSARY
242 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
244 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
245 INDEX“Macramé is back-ramé, and this book is the Bible!” –Jonathan Adler, potter, designer, and author
Emily Katz is one of the most exciting and talented artists and makers out there today. This book is not only beautiful, but also a practical and hardworking guide that is sure to inspire newbies and experts alike. It’s hard to find a craft book that can also serve as a design book, but Emily has made it happen.