Embellished with painted wooden beads in rose gold and pink tones, this long features multi-strand glass beads.
- Made of rope, wood, and beads
- The necklace portion is about 30" long around, and the pendant weave is about 10" long
- Natural variations in texture and size
- Crafted in the Philippines
design: A long multi-strand necklace of ivory seed beads that funnels into a hand-knotted macramé panel worked in a diamond lattice, ending in loose cording fringe strung with painted wood beads in rose gold and pink.
size: Necklace strands measure about 30" around; the woven pendant drop is about 10" long.
material: Cotton rope, painted wood beads, glass seed beads.
features: Multi-strand seed bead chain, hand-knotted macramé diamond lattice, painted wood bead fringe, mixed rose gold and pink tones, lightweight cording construction
care: Keep dry and away from perfume or lotion, and store flat so the knotted panel and fringe keep their shape.
disclaimer: Because the panel is knotted and the beads hand-painted, expect small variations in knot tension, bead color, and fringe length from piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace is built on macramé, the technique of forming pattern through knots alone rather than weaving or stitching. The pendant's diamond lattice is made with the square knot family of macramé work, doubled and repeated down the cord to build an open, symmetrical grid before the rope is left to fall as loose fringe. It's a technique that rewards patience more than tools: a steady hand, a fixed anchor point, and hundreds of small, identical knots tied in sequence.
Cordage and knotting crafts have a long working history in the Philippines, where fiber work spans everything from fishing nets to baskets to jewelry, and where beadwork is often paired with cord or fiber bases rather than metal. This piece reflects that pairing directly: seed beads and painted wood beads strung alongside knotted rope, so the necklace reads as much like a piece of fiber craft as it does jewelry.
The rose gold and pink palette here is a modern styling choice layered onto a traditional structure — the knotting technique stays exactly as it's always been done, while the bead colors are selected for a contemporary, wearable look.
Each necklace starts with the seed bead strands, cut and strung to length by hand before being gathered at two anchor beads. From there the maker works the cotton rope in a fixed sequence of square knots, building the diamond lattice row by row down the panel, checking tension by eye and feel so the grid stays even. The bottom of the panel is left unknotted and trimmed to fringe, then the painted wood beads are threaded onto the loose cords and secured, one strand at a time, to finish the piece.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Hand-knotted macramé
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a long, textural statement necklace with a handmade, bohemian feel.
- Wear It With: Wear it over a simple tank or slip dress and let the pendant and fringe do the talking.
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, layering, gifting
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
The beaded strands measure about 30" around, and the knotted macramé pendant hangs an additional 10" or so, for a long, layered silhouette.
What is the pendant made of?
The pendant is hand-knotted cotton rope in a diamond lattice pattern, finished with a fringe of painted wood beads in rose gold and pink tones.
Is there a clasp, or does it slip over the head?
The multi-strand beaded portion is sized to slip over the head; there is no adjustable clasp, so check the 30" measurement before ordering.
Will the knotting or bead colors look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical — because the panel is knotted by hand and the wood beads are individually painted, small variations in knot tension, bead color, and fringe length are normal and part of the craft.
How should I care for it?
Keep it away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store it flat or hanging so the knotted panel and fringe don't crush or tangle.
