The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MACRAMÉ
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result MACRAMÉ
- Ropy work, in which arm came loose
- Staff transporting stuff for ornamental work
- Securing male, staff tying string
- Fabric items, manufactured stuff for Germany
- Ropy work from staff packaging butter
- West hoarding stuff, a knotty art
- Frenchwoman taking credit for daughter’s handiwork
- Ornamental work showing sheep in club
- Fringe stuff seen in West?
- Staff holding stuff to be ropy work
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The straight part
We know that "ropy work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ropy work = macramÉ.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MACRAMÉ mean?
MACRAMÉ noun- A form of decorative textile made by knotting and weaving.
- To create textiles using the macramé technique.