Where to Start with Marchen Art Studio
Marchen Art Studio is a Tokyo-based craft studio that specializes in macrame and knotting techniques. Their work is created with technical supervision from the Japan Macrame Association (J.M.A.), which gives their publications a level of precision and thoroughness that stands out in the craft book world. Their Macrame Pattern Book has become the standard reference for knot techniques, trusted by both beginners expanding their skills and experienced crafters looking for new patterns.
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Macrame Pattern Book
Marchen Art Studio · 160 pages · 2013 · Moderate
Themes: knot encyclopedia, macrame patterns, jewelry projects, bags and accessories, advanced techniques
The most comprehensive macrame knot reference available in a single volume. This guide catalogs over seventy knots and small repeat patterns with close-up photographs and step-by-step diagrams, progressing from simple to complex. The thirty-three included projects range from friendship bracelets and watch straps to bags and baskets. Created with technical supervision from the Japan Macrame Association, the precision and clarity of the instruction is exceptional.