Difference between revisions of "Knotting"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A coarse fabric, lace, or object made by tying a sequence of knots in threads, cords, or ropes. Knotting, or | + | A coarse fabric, lace, or object made by tying a sequence of knots in threads, cords, or ropes. Knotting, or macramé, has been used world-wide. It was popular in Genoa in the 19th century and was revived as a craft in the 1960s. Works created by knotting include clothing, wall hangings, towels, purses, hammocks, window coverings, and plant hangars. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | knotted lace; tatting; | + | knotted lace; tatting; macramé; macrame; punto a groppo; macramé (Esp.); knoopwerk (Ned); |
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Macrame." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Macrame." Encyclopædia Britannica. 8 Sept. 2004 . |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
Revision as of 06:37, 24 July 2013
Description
A coarse fabric, lace, or object made by tying a sequence of knots in threads, cords, or ropes. Knotting, or macramé, has been used world-wide. It was popular in Genoa in the 19th century and was revived as a craft in the 1960s. Works created by knotting include clothing, wall hangings, towels, purses, hammocks, window coverings, and plant hangars.
Synonyms and Related Terms
knotted lace; tatting; macramé; macrame; punto a groppo; macramé (Esp.); knoopwerk (Ned);
Authority
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Macrame." Encyclopædia Britannica. 8 Sept. 2004 .
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998