Macrame Woven Wall Hanging

Cotton cord knotted by hand into a panel, with a fringe falling from the lower edge and tassels finishing the corners. Macrame is one of the few wall decorations where the making is visible in the object: every knot is a decision, and the texture comes from the technique rather than from a print.

Because each piece is worked by hand, the knot spacing and the fall of the fringe differ from one to the next. That variation is what stops a macrame hanging looking mass produced, and it is the reason these read as craft pieces rather than as decor bought in a set. The cord itself is undyed, so the colour stays close to raw cotton rather than bright white, and it settles into a slightly warmer tone over the first few weeks on the wall. A single hanging rod runs along the top edge, which keeps the panel flat against the wall rather than bowing outward at the centre.

It softens a wall in a way framed art cannot, absorbing sound slightly and adding texture without adding colour. It works above a bed, along a hallway, behind a sofa or in a nursery, and it suits a room that already has plants, rattan or timber in it. Shake it out occasionally and comb the fringe with your fingers to keep it hanging straight.

• Product type: Macrame wall hanging
• Construction: Hand-knotted cotton cord with fringe and tassels
• Note: Each piece is individually made and varies slightly
• Style: Bohemian, natural, textural
• Use: Above beds, hallways, behind sofas, nurseries
• Mounting: Hangs from a rod or hook
• Care: Shake out and straighten the fringe by hand
• In the box: 1 x macrame wall hanging