Going Going Green - Macrame

The art of macrame is environmentally compatible. It does not require electricity, chemicals or any severe products. Many people these days are becoming more interested in buying natural, safe products. Macrame is absolutely a step in that direction and always has been, especially if you are a plant enthusiast who is interested in different options to display your plants. Macramenia has numerous hangers for many plants and pot sizes.

The making of macrame is also beneficial for the artist. While doing macrame, my hand, arm, and shoulder muscles are strengthened. Just as my upper body is sturdy from the macrame process, my plant hangers are also durable and stand up to the test of time. I pay close attention to my "wraps" at the start of my project and at the bottom of the hangers where the precious potted plant will be placed. These wraps provide the hanger with its strength. I kept a large plant hanger that I made in the 1980s that still looks fabulous and holds a large plant without a problem.

When you select a plant hanger or wall owl hanging, you are obtaining a sturdy, well-crafted, handmade product that is also safe for the environment. As mentioned, the art requires no electricity, unless the macrame is done at night. Personally, I like to macrame with the natural light of the day. I recently experienced a five-day power outage on the North Coast of California. This power loss did not keep me from the art of macrame, which I dearly enjoy.

As I have mentioned in other pieces, I believe that macrame is returning to popularity. Its simple, beautiful way to display plants and "back to basics" crafting style are two of the reasons, along with its eye-pleasing, natural good looks. There are numerous styles and sizes for nearly every taste. At Macramenia, we have incorporated glass beads in some petite hangers for a more evolved look that can match the pot that holds the plant, the blooms of a plant, or even a stained glass sun catcher. Don't forget to be checking my site for the 2008 opening of my stained glass site. I will have sun catchers to match some of my plant hangers!

Add some natural beauty while being eco-friendly, and consider macrame plant hangers and wall hangings to accent your house.

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