In 2019, Xenia from Cyprus began knotting ropes at her dining table after long days that felt directionless. She had no idea that those quiet knots of macrame would eventually untangle her life.
By 2024, what began as therapy had grown into a thriving creative business called Miss Macrebel -- a brand rooted in slow living, mindfulness, and handmade beauty.
Once her signature macrame bags called Koma Bags went viral, it made her take her craft seriously.
Beauty in Imperfection
Xenia's brand name -- Miss Macrebel -- blends macrame and rebel, symbolizing her quiet defiance against perfection and pressure.
She works exclusively with 100% recycled cotton, embracing sustainability as both an aesthetic and a value. Each piece she creates carries the essence of Wabi-Sabi: beauty in imperfection.
She also teaches macrame workshops across Cyprus, where people handcraft their own bags in a meditative, grounding atmosphere -- choosing their colors and leaving with something that feels truly personal.
What makes her honest is that she doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. She reminds her followers that growth is messy, uncertain, and full of knots you don't always know how to untangle.
How She Earns
- Handcrafted product sales (signature Koma Bag at €125)
- Digital DIY pattern guides
- Small-group workshops in Larnaca (€55/person, ~8 seats)
- Affiliate partnerships
The Growth Journey
2020: Discovered Wabi-Sabi design and macrame while searching for meaning
2021: Began creating small pieces and sharing them online
2022: Founded Miss Macrebel, blending art, sustainability, and slow living
2023: Hosted first workshops and launched the signature Koma Bag
2024: Expanded internationally through digital patterns and guided tutorials
What We Can Learn From Xenia
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