Macramé and Crochet: How Shashirekha Found Her Creative Spark
Imagine a warm, light-filled studio where rolls of colourful fibers, glowing lampshades, and half-finished designs surround the space. At its heart is Shashirekha, an engineer turned fiber artist. Once immersed in designing products and solutions, Shashirekha now spends her days creating beauty with her hands. But little does she know, her muses—Macramé and Crochet—are chatting about their journey with her.
Macramé (smiling with pride): “Can you believe she used to be an engineer? Designing and solutioning Telecom products —she never imagined she’d end up creating art with fibers! I remember when she first picked me up. Her hands were unsure, but her mind was so sharp. She quickly figured out my knots, and before long, we were making lamps, wall hangings, and decor. I helped her transition from numbers to creativity, turning her analytical mind into a tool for art.”
Crochet (chuckling): “Oh, I know all about her engineer’s mind! I used to sit forgotten in a basket, waiting for her to notice me. She thought I was too complicated, too delicate for her. But one day, she decided to give me a try. And guess what? That engineering brain of hers came in handy—counting stitches, designing patterns, and solving problems. She struggled at first, but her determination was something else.”
Shashi walks into her studio, humming softly. She picks up a macramé lamp, tracing its knots, and then turns to a delicate crochet lampshade, her face glowing with pride. Meanwhile, her muses continue their conversation.
Macramé (teasing): “She loved me first, you know. I was her safe space, her way of finding freedom after leaving her engineering job. My knots were simple, yet they told powerful stories. I gave her the confidence to create.”
Crochet (nodding): “True, but I challenged her to go further. I taught her patience, precision, and the beauty of intricacy. Do you see how her crochet lampshades combine both function and art? That’s her engineering background blending with her creativity. She’s found a way to make me her own, just like she did with you.”
Macramé (softening): “You’re right. Her journey from engineer to fiber artist has been incredible. She took a leap of faith, leaving behind what she knew to follow her passion. Now, she uses both her technical skills and her artistic soul to create pieces that light up people’s homes—and hearts.”
Crochet (smiling): “And she’s not done yet. Who knows what craft will inspire her next? Whatever it is, we’ll always be a part of her story.”