Decorative knots
The Lover's knot
The Lover's knot consists of two overhand knots, which needs to be symmetrical to appear as one knot. It was precisely because of such connection that the knot got such a romantic name. This knot can also be used for making very decorative nets.
The Sailor's knot
The Sailor's knot is a variant of the lover's knot that is used individually, or to start a motif with. According to Chinese belief, this knot brings health and wealth in every home it is present.
The book „Macramé – the art of tying knots“ is done as a manual for everyone interested in Macramé. It contains over 120 drawings and 150 photographs in color. For the beginners, everything that’s needed was given to successfully learn Macramé. The detailed instructions were given for making knots, Cavandoli bindings, strings and cords, decorative beginnings, circled bindings, clothing items, and all other interpretations that are needed for successful realization of the projects. For those that know Macramé, the works in this book could serve as inspiration for future creative activities.
The book gives a small overview of the knots and interlaces of the monasteries of the Moravian school, which gave its full contribution in the development of decorative knots and interlacing with its stone plastic.