In case you haven’t already seen, I am currently running the most amazing competition alongside T.Knots, O Nutricia Collagen and Charlie Loves Studio. These small businesses really fill my life with such joy, and the idea for the giveaway came after spending some time chatting to Taryn and completely falling in love with what she has doing, her beautiful creations, and just her entire being.
Yesterday I received my very own T.Knots creation and I immediately knew where I was going to hang it. This has a place of pride at our front door, in our little patio area. It looks stunning, and even husband agrees! I cannot wait to tell you more about this wonderful woman and show you more of her work.
Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting) techniques.
The primary knots of macramé are the square (or reef knot) and forms of “hitching”: various combinations of half hitches. It was long crafted by sailors, especially in elaborate or ornamental knotting forms, to cover anything from knife handles to bottles to parts of ships.
Cavandoli macramé is one variety that is used to form geometric and free-form patterns like weaving. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece.
Your name: Taryn Wessels
Business name: T. Knots
Social media pages: Facebook and Instagram
Tell me a few fun facts about yourself: I didn’t think I have a hobby or a talent and lockdown showed me I have both of those by making people happy with my Macramé magic.
What inspired you to start this business: I unfortunately lost my job in the Hospitality Industry and I needed to look for something funky and modern but different to do and therefore I made a few knots one day and Viola!!
Please explain Macramé to us: Macramé started in the 1970. This means that you are using creativity and your passion for making something unique by using different knots. Macramé is all about UNIQUE!
Have you always been a creative: I haven’t been creative, and a month ago I started using my hands and creating this beautiful products. I do come out of a incredibly creative family!
What is your personal favourite piece that you have created so far: My personal favorite so far is Macramé Hibiscus! DEFINITELY!
Do you do custom pieces: I do any custom picture that you send me! (Off course it will be unique)
Why do you encourage people to support local: Because there is a ton of fantastic talents out there and so many people lost jobs during this pandemic and by showing their talent they are making money!
How can people order from you: By popping me a email, or by popping me a DM on my Facebook Page or Instagram. And of course I am always available on my phone (0836569919)
Quote you live by: “Everything happens for a reason”
In my previous blog about the Tiny Dollhouse, I said that my ideal room would have a macrame wall hanging, and now I actually have one of my own in my home! I know that I will definitely be getting more of these stunning pieces, and definitely have my eye on some of the plant hangers as I have been wanting more greenery inside for ages – especially with the theme of our bedroom and the generosity of space that we are blessed with.
When I showed my mum my new acquisition last night, she said they used to have similar items hanging in their home and I think it is so amazing that trends seem to do a full circle and always return.
Don’t forget to enter our giveaway on both Instagram and Facebook if you would like to own some very special pieces from South African businesses – or place your order for a unique piece.
