In November I blogged about the revival of the house plant in contemporary decor. Today, it’s about another 1970s decorating phenomenon, woven wall hangings. Woven wall hangings, be they monochromatic macrame wall hangings that look like they came from camp or more involved multicolor multi texture fiber art extravaganzas, or even just a flat weave rug on the wall with some string pulled out (seriously, I’ve seen that), are everywhere.
Yes, you can find funky woven wall hangings at Urban Outfitters and several beautiful handwoven tapestries at Anthropologie, and of course Etsy has a plethora of woven wall hangings. All this weaving is actually referred to as fiber arts by serious artists, and I believe the art is thriving.
When I was visiting a friend in NYC this fall, I noticed a little place on an Upper East Side side street that offered weaving classes. I have a design-oriented friend who was so inspired by the recent spate of wall hangings in decor that she bought her own loom! I can’t wait to see the results. My mother-in-law has a huge, wonderful loom in her attic (she was a weaver before she became painter); perhaps I can get her to stage a revival and whip me something up.
The fiber wall hangings look really beautiful in isolation. I have been tempted to purchase one. But then I wonder if I could really pull off the look. Will it look too wooly? Too hippie? Too trendy? Here are 18 rooms with woven wall hangings that get it right. If you’re interested, I’ll follow up next week with a buying guide.
Wall hanging in L.A. home of fashion designer/boutique owner Chay Wike
Interior design by Lauren Soloff and Chay Wike
Photo by Brittany Ambridge • Domino
Wool fiber wall hanging by Lisa Garcia of Sonadora x Urban Outfitters
Wall hanging in California home of Erin Taylor of Bustle Events
Photo by Jessica Burke • The Everygirl
Fiber & feather wall hanging in restaurateur Ali Cayne’s West Village bedroom
Photo by Brittany Ambridge • Domino
Large macrame wall hanging in Brooklyn home • Apartment Therapy
Wall hanging by Sally England in the Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
DIY Copper Wall Hanging by Smitten Studio
Vintage wall hanging in home of photographers Cody Cloud + Julia Galdo of JUCO
Design Sponge
Vintage wall hanging in LA home of artist Karen Kimmel
Photo by Sarah Shreves • Design Sponge
Wall weavings by Rachel of Smile & Wave in home of Arrow & Apple blogger
A Beautiful Mess
DIY tapestry wall hanging by Laura Gummerman • A Beautiful Mess
All Roads Mineral Collection
Macrame wall hanging in a room by Jenny J Norris Interiors
Wall hangings by fiber artist Julie of Hazel & Hunter x Urban Outfitters
Wall hanging by Brooklyn-based Aussie weaver Maryanne Moodie
Sally England • Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Platform Pop Up Shop in LA by Justina Blakeney of The Jungalow
Lena Corwin x Urban Outfitters
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