The world keeps getting attracted to natural items like earthy tones, materials that are sustainable and ecologically friendly, and things that are directly made by hand. Since jute hangings offer a kind of warmth that is ethnic as well as a clean edge, it fits wonderfully into our Indian homes.
Materials
You require a variety of materials in order to create these hangings. Firstly, you need natural jute rope or twine. The thickness needs to be as per your choice. You need jute sheets. If you want a hessian fabric for a soft fabric, you can use it as an alternative. You need a wooden dowel, a driftwood branch, a metal ring, a stick for support, a hot glue gun and a pair of scissors with a ruler. You can also get decorative items like beads of wood, shells, driftwood, small stones, clay pieces, natural dyes, cotton, linen cords, felt, fabric pieces and hooks. You might need a sewing needle if you have a thicker cord. If you want to make your jute hanging extra special by dyeing, please buy dye-safe containers, rubber gloves and a drop cloth.
Different Types of Jute Hangings that you can Create
A Fringed Jute Arch Hanging
At first, you must prepare the frame. If you possess a wooden arch, be certain that the ends are smooth. If you are using a branch, cut off the bark. Then please decide how long you would want your fringe to hang. Cut the pieces of jute rope which is double of that particular length because you have to fold it once. If you want 30cm fringe, cut cord of 60cm, as an example. Then use a looped fold over onto the frame. Place the cords properly across the arch. Once you have attached all the cords, comb the ends so that you have smooth finishing. On top of jute, you might overlay a soft cotton in a zig zag pattern. You can also decorate it by hanging some wooden beads on some strands. Lastly, add a sturdy hanging string or wire at the back and place it with good wall anchors.
Mixed Fiber Panel with Geo Jute Patterns
Try to prepare the panel as a base by stripping off jute sheet or fabric to the desired size. You must secure the edges by hemming in order to prevent fraying off. Now you must awaken the designer within you by sketching geometric shapes like diamonds or chevrons with a light hand on the panel, using chalk or a pencil. Make use of glue to secure the jute rope. You can decorate by adding tassels at the middle for decoration. At the end, please secure the panel to the wooden dowel at the top so it hangs flat yet looks taut. Make sure that you keep it away from moisture.
Boho Floating Rope adorned with Beads
Firstly, you should have a sturdy ring or piece of driftwood which will be the base from which all the ropes hang. Cut many ropes of various lengths and hang them from the anchor using the overhand knot. Moreover, thread driftwood pieces onto some ropes at the centre or end. Allow some nets to finish in clean cuts, some with beads and some with fringes. Make sure that you hang it securely.
In conclusion, you will find that jute is a material that has an artisanal touch to it and is yet very refined. There has been a shift from mass produced goods to things that feel crafted in nature and jute hangings fits perfectly like a glove into that category.
Author
Shreeja Mukherjee