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Macramé is one of the oldest crafts in the world. It is believed to have originated with 13th-century Arab weavers. These artisans knotted the excess thread and yarn along the edges of hand-loomed fabrics into decorative fringes on bath towels, shawls, and veils. In the 13th century it arrived in Spain and spread through Europe where it was used for making vests, wall hangers and carpets using strings made of cotton, jute, flax and silk.
In the late 17th century, Macrame was introduced in England. During the 19th century it became fashionable in the British and American world. All kinds of necklaces with glass beads, hammocks, bell fringes and belts were made.
It was taken to South and North America, by the sailors from Europe that were spending long hours in the ocean making all kinds of knotting to decorate their ships, their knifes and their wine bottles.
Macramé jewellery became popular in America within the “hippie movements”, starting in the 70’s using mostly square and granny knots, using Hemp string, combining it with handmade glass beads and natural elements like bone, shell and stones to produce wall hangings, articles of clothing, bedspreads, jean shorts, tablecloths, draperies, plant hangers and other furnishings. In the 20th century Macrame became one of the most popular crafts making an unlimited number of possibilities; using materials like hemp, polyester and waxed polyester string.
Macramé has had a modern revival and has reached more complex levels than anyone could have ever imagined. Home decor and interior design has become the new field for this unique craft and we are proud to offer our unique and modern macrame creations for you to enjoy ...
Luscious Loops is a modern take on the old macrame specialising in handmade macramé plant hangers, wall hangings and various unique home decor pieces even Japanese glass fishing floats / buoys which have washed up on beaches. We offer an extensive range of designs and textures including marine rope and cotton to suit different indoor and alfresco spaces. We can supply the hand-knotted rope hangers or a combination of hanger and insert offering many pots, bowls, real and artificial plants.
NEW to the Luscious Loops Vogue Macrame Collection is hand-knotted 100% Australian recycled cotton hand bags with genuine leather straps. We also make Australian Merino wool products such as chunky large couch knotted blankets and baby or childrens throws with matching hangers and cushions.
Luscious Loops is always creating and adding unique macrame designs to the Collection. Wall hangings now feature widely. Check out our design gallery for inspiration. Everything is designed and hand-knotted by Lara.
High quality products are all we use at Luscious Loops. Predominantly black, white, grey, beige and natural tones for rope is used to create our handmade macramé plant hanger creations. We can also create unique pieces using other colours including vibrant blue, orange, green, taupe and multicoloured ropes.
The marine grade ropes are extremely durable - it won't fade and is not degraded by rain or moisture, making it the perfect indoor / outdoor material. Many colour options are readily available in cotton string and rope.
We use Australia's first recycled cotton string and rope for particular plant and wall hanging designs as well as 100% Australian Merino wool in the Luscious Loops Vogue Macrame Collection ... refer to the design gallery for inspiration on all Luscious creations.
Select Luscious Loops handmade macramé creations are available direct to you via our online store. Please send a message through the website and we will get back to you as soon as possible, make an online order or call.
Luscious Loops also showcases our designs @ Made in Mansfield and Monica Art Gallery @ Sorrento as well as occasional regional markets!
Yes! You can order one of our macramé designs or chat to us today about a custom piece. Just send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Yes! You can order a care and installation package for your Luscious Loops Macarame design. Visit our online shop under 'Pots + Bowls + Hooks' for kits that include :
Ceiling Hook + Chain + S-Hook (available in stainless silver or black)
Hand beaten Wrought Iron Wall Brackets
Timber Wall Brackets
Timber round knobs for wall + hat hangers
Antique ceiling rusty pulley hooks + chain (sourced from antique shops throughout Victoria)
Add a spray bottle for your plants and terrariums for another $5!
For orders and custom designs we can offer a shipping service on request - rates are based on Australia Post Domestic prices. We also offer hand delivery in the local area or you can arrange for collection. Please enquire for Melbourne Metropolitan delivery.
