Macrame

Knotted with care

A design system inspired by the handcrafted beauty of macrame textiles — woven knots, natural fibers, warm earth tones, and the unhurried rhythm of the 1970s bohemian revival.

Color Palette

Drawn from raw cotton, sun-baked clay, dried sage, and the warm wood of a dowel rod. Every tone feels like it could be found in nature.

Natural Fibers
Cream
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Warm Cream
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Linen
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Raw Cotton
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Jute
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Terracotta
Terracotta Pale
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Terracotta Light
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Terracotta
#C4704E
Terracotta Deep
#A35838
Sage & Botanical
Sage Pale
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Sage Light
#B3C9A8
Sage
#8FA884
Sage Deep
#6B8A5E
Rope & Warm Browns
Rope Light
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Rope
#A08968
Driftwood
#8B7355
Walnut
#5E4D3A
Dusty Rose
Rose Pale
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Rose Light
#D9B5B9
Dusty Rose
#C29399

Typography

Elegant serifs for display, clean sans-serif for body, and a handwritten accent for warmth — like a label tied to a hanging plant.

Display — Cormorant Garamond Light
Tied together by hand
Heading Scale
H1 Wall Hangings
H2 Plant Hangers
H3 Spiral Knots
H4 Gathering Knots
H5 Half Hitches
Body — Nunito Sans

Macrame is the art of knotting cord or string in patterns to make decorative articles. The craft experienced a massive surge in the 1970s, adorning living rooms with intricate wall hangings, plant holders, and room dividers. Today it has returned as a beloved element of bohemian and minimalist interiors alike.

Handwritten Accent — Caveat

Every knot tells a story

Caption

100% cotton cord, 4mm thickness. Natural undyed fiber. Handmade with square knots and spiral patterns.

Spacing System

A 4px base unit that grows like the gaps between knots in a woven pattern — tight where it needs to be, breathing where it should.

space-1 4px
space-2 8px
space-3 12px
space-4 16px
space-5 24px
space-6 32px
space-7 48px
space-8 64px
space-9 96px
space-10 128px

Buttons

Rounded, tactile buttons with earthy tones. Each variant serves a clear purpose, from the warm terracotta primary to the subtle ghost.

Forms

Clean inputs with rope-colored borders that warm to terracotta on focus. Every interaction feels deliberate and grounded.

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Cards

Content vessels with a delicate fringe edge, gentle shadows, and the warmth of a sunlit studio. Three variants: image cards, text cards, and feature highlights.

Workshop

Botanical Plant Hanger

Learn to create a classic spiral-knotted plant hanger perfect for trailing pothos and ferns. All materials included.

Tutorial

The Square Knot Masterclass

The foundation of all macrame. Master the square knot and its alternating pattern to build any wall hanging.

Guide

Choosing Your Cord

Cotton, jute, or hemp? Single twist or braided? A complete guide to picking the right material for your project.

Natural Fiber

100% cotton and jute sourced from sustainable farms. Soft on the hands, beautiful in the home.

Handcrafted

Every piece is tied by hand. No two knots are exactly alike, and that is the point.

Boho Living

Designed for warm, layered spaces where texture and warmth take center stage over minimalism.

Alerts

Soft-spoken notifications that stay within the palette. A left-border accent provides hierarchy without shouting.

Studio Hours
Open workshops run every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Drop in anytime — no reservation needed.
Project Complete
Your wall hanging has been finished and is ready for pickup. Beautiful work on those spiral knots!
Low Stock
Our 5mm natural cotton rope is running low. Restock expected by next Wednesday.
Workshop Full
The Saturday beginner class has reached capacity. Join the waitlist or try the Tuesday evening session.

Data Table

Clean tabular data with woven-linen header rows and gentle hover states.

Material Thickness Texture Best For
Cotton Rope 3mm Soft, smooth Jewelry, keychains
Cotton Rope 5mm Soft, medium body Wall hangings, plant hangers
Jute Twine 4mm Rough, rustic Outdoor pieces, baskets
Hemp Cord 3mm Firm, earthy Bags, coasters
Macrame Yarn 6mm Chunky, plush Large wall art, curtains

Badges & Tags

Small labels for categorization and status. Pill-shaped with muted tones to stay unobtrusive.

Terracotta Sage Rope Rose Outline
New Arrival In Stock Handmade Beginner Intermediate Sold Out

Blockquote & Progress

Inspirational quotes in the display serif, and fiber-toned progress bars for tracking workshop completion.

The beauty of macrame is that the knots do not hide. Every twist, every loop is part of the design. It is structure made visible. — A fiber artist's journal
Square Knots 85%
Spiral Patterns 62%
Gathering Knots 40%

Decorative Knotwork Panel

A bordered container with a woven rope top-edge accent, perfect for highlighted content or feature callouts.

Weekend Workshop Series

Join us for a three-part series covering everything from basic knots to designing your own wall hanging. Each session builds on the last, and all materials are provided. Bring a friend and a cup of tea.

Saturdays 10am - 1pm 3 Sessions

Design Principles

The philosophy woven into every decision in this system.

01

Handmade Warmth

Every element should feel crafted, not manufactured. Rounded edges, natural textures, and imperfect charm over pixel-perfect sterility.

02

Grounded Earth Tones

The palette comes from nature: sun-baked clay, dried herbs, raw cotton, weathered wood. No neon, no pure black, no cold grays.

03

Breathe & Space

Like the open diamond patterns in a wall hanging, whitespace is a design element. Let content hang freely with generous margins.

04

Texture Over Flatness

Subtle woven backgrounds, rope-patterned dividers, and fiber-inspired accents create depth without heaviness. The screen should feel tactile.

05

Slow & Intentional

Macrame cannot be rushed. Transitions are gentle, interactions deliberate. This system rewards patience and penalizes urgency.

06

Bohemian Layering

Combine serif and handwritten type. Mix terracotta with sage. Layer badges on cards. Richness comes from considered combination, not uniformity.