macrame

This term refers specifically to the craft of knotting, distinguishing it from weaving, knitting, or crocheting. While those techniques rely on loops or interlacing threads, macrame is defined by the structural use of knots to create patterns and textures.

In a modern context, the word often evokes a bohemian or artisanal aesthetic. It is used both to describe the physical object produced (the textile) and the skill or hobby itself. Because it describes a specific artistic medium, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the craft or the material style.