Ocean's Decor

Is Macrame Still Popular for Wall Hangings?

Macrame, being a French word, unsurprisingly comes from France. The traditional spelling actually
puts an accent over the E the end, but typing that on a normal keyboard is nigh impossible. So, this
used to be a rather popular art form and approach to sewing/crocheting/knitting in the olden days.
A lot of people have antique blankets, doilies, curtains or wall hangings made in the macrame style
which are now family heirlooms. Their grandmothers, great-grandmothers, etc. made them, and
while dated, they are still cherished.
Macrame had a revival in its popularity in the 1960s and 70s, being very popular among the
modernist hippie and new age people of the time. This was forsaken for neon and bright colors by
the 80s, and hasn’t really been a main element in fashion and decor since.
But, you may be wondering if a macrame wall hanging in AU would be particularly easy to find, and
still fashionable. Well, at the end of the day, fashion is subjective, and you don’t necessarily have to
follow popular, establish trends of the time.
For example, I tend to prefer very 1980s styled furniture, floor plans and general aesthetic in my
home. Others may prefer an even more retro look, or something of a more ethnic or exotic
approach. It’s really all about what you personally find appealing and comforting. If you like
macrame, you can find a large macrame wall hanging that will fit your needs with some simple
searching.

Fueling the small creative market…
When it comes to something like this, you can buy it from a large company, but if you actually shop
around locally in Australia, you will find a great many artists trying to sell their creations, often
having a hard time making ends meet due to a lack of visibility. A lot of them make things that
would be considered outdated or not trendy by today’s standards, including something like a large
macrame wall hanging.
When you want to buy something like this, you would be doing society a favor, and yourself a favor
by going through a local artist or creator. How are you doing yourself a favor? It will be better
quality than a manufactured facsimile, it will last longer and, whether you believe it or not, you will
cherish it more as it’s somebody’s actual creation.

Material matters!
Another example of why you want to go through a local designer creator to find a macrame wall
hanging in AU is that they will use superior materials. Manufacturers that make home decoration
things like this will use the cheapest possible materials, so they won’t last very long. A local creator
will use high-quality materials that are resistant to fading, stains and general wear. You will be able
to keep these macrame wall hangings for years to come, and they can become heirlooms even if no
one in your family made them.

And the end, it doesn’t matter whether macrame is still popular or not, if you like the look of it, find
a local creator in your region of Australia and buy one that makes you smile.