Macramé & Fiber Art

Macramé and fiber artists create decorative pieces using knotting and weaving techniques - wall hangings, plant hangers, tapestries, curtains, and wearable art.

You design patterns, source cord and materials, create pieces, and sell through Etsy, craft fairs, Instagram, wholesale, or custom commissions.

Success requires knotting skills, design sense, understanding trends in home décor, and efficient production.

Pricing ranges from $20-80 for plant hangers to $150-500+ for large wall hangings based on size, complexity, and materials.

Starting requires minimal investment - cords, dowels, rings, and workspace totaling $300-1,000.

Building business involves creating portfolio of designs, professional styling and photography, strong Instagram presence (macramé is very visual), and consistent production.

Revenue comes from Etsy sales, craft fairs, wholesale to home décor stores, custom commission pieces, and potentially teaching macramé workshops or selling patterns/kits.

Operating costs include cord (cotton rope most popular), supplies, photography props, and selling fees.

Challenges include time-intensive knotting limiting volume, wrist strain from repetitive motion, trends affecting demand, and shipping large pieces.

Success requires trendy yet timeless designs, efficient knotting techniques, beautiful styling in photos, understanding target market (bohemian, coastal, minimalist), and potentially creating kits or patterns for passive income alongside finished pieces.