Decorating
Did You Know? Macramé Plant Hangers are Trendy ... Again
No longer stuck in the '70s, modern macramé is more refined and can showcase hanging plants with style and elegance
There are many trends from the 1970s we are happy to see the back of – orange shag pile carpet, polyester suits, platform shoes for men. While much of this was thrown out or passed onto unsuspecting garage sale buyers, elements of the seventies are making a comeback. And macramé – the art of textile making using knots – is one of those. This time round, however, its minimalist and refined, bringing a warm touch of handcrafted decoration to your home.
One simple – and subtle – way to incorporate modern macramé into your home is with plant hangers. Experiment with new or vintage macramé plant hangers, or learn the craft and get knotting yourself! Check out these great ideas below.
One simple – and subtle – way to incorporate modern macramé into your home is with plant hangers. Experiment with new or vintage macramé plant hangers, or learn the craft and get knotting yourself! Check out these great ideas below.
By hanging the plant against a plain unadorned wall, at the same height as your other wall features, the plant and macramé hanger function as stylish decoration.
The macramé colour you choose should depend on where you want to hang the plant and the other objects around it. Here, black macramé coordinates with a black television and Eames House Bird.
And, of course, macramé fits perfectly into any bohemian-style interior. Two sprawling plants in a macramé nest are right at home in an apartment filled with interesting textures, colourful patterns and personal mementos.
Also, consider your choice of plant for the macramé hanger – perhaps easy-to-look after succulents, trailing vines, or ferns that seemingly want to escape their pots. Individually or as a group, macramé plant holders bring vitality and vibrancy to any room.
Melbourne designer and weaver Charlene Spiteri, of Warp & Weft, is also bringing macramé back in classic and modern styles. Experiment with materials and colours, and consider both the pot you use and the type of plant. Different combinations give very different effects. Here, pink macramé is paired with a pink and terracotta pot for a fun, fresh look.
If you’re not ready to commit to macramé, here’s a way to include the style without tying the knot. Simply hang a planter from the ceiling with rope at each end. This way it functions as a decorative wall piece, filling an unadorned space with lush greenery.
In organic colours and textures, macramé is natural looking and plays off wooden furniture in your home.