Wall-hung textiles and other fabrics provide a valuable extra layer of insulation. They also absorb sound while adding visual warmth and interest. And we’ve been noticing of late that wall hangings can do all that in a modern, subtly geometric way: welcome to the era of the shades of white rug and quilt displayed as art.
From Danish-Swedish rug design collective Cappelen Dimyr, the No.01 works as a wall hanging and as a rug.
The wool-and-silk Perilune is a House of Grey design from Armadillo, available as a custom rug or as a 3’3″-by-4’7″ wall hanging.
Armadillo’s Umbra rug is from its Ellipse collection, also designed in collaboration with House of Grey, custom made of undyed Afghan wool.
Brooklyn artist Caroline Z. Hurley’s Indigo Moon Quilts, $295 each, can be used as baby blankets, throws, or wall hangings.
Twenty percent of profits from the Women’s Equality Throw, $325, by Louise Gray goes to Women Venture, which helps support small women-owned businesses.