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Macrame Origin

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Macrame Origin . Let's explore the ancient roots of macramé. Tle (macrame/basketry)lo.1 trace the origin of macrame and basketrycode: Hanging Wicker Macrame Basket from www.etsy.com Macramé uses a series of knots, primarily based on the square (reef) knot and various combinations of half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to cover anything from k… Macramé, also spelled macrame, (from turkish makrama, “napkin,” or “towel”), coarse lace or fringe made by knotting cords or thick threads in a geometric pattern.

Origami Origin

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Origami Origin . The name origami comes from the japanese verb oru which means to fold and. Its name derives from japanese words ori (“folding”) and kami (“paper”). Full length Russian Don Cossack 1881 Shashka sword Souvenir Etsy from www.etsy.com Malachi brown is spot on in his concise answer: There are many plausible assertions about its origins and early history, but most of those are based on little firm documentation. The name comes from two japanese words: