wall hanging

Vertical surface adornment

A wall hanging is a decorative object designed to be displayed on a wall—typically a textile like a tapestry, quilt, or woven piece, though the term extends to macramé, embroidery, or other crafted items.

Unlike framed art, wall hangings usually drape or hang loosely: She found a vintage wall hanging at the flea market.

craft

macramé

Fiber art using knots

crochet · knitting · beadwork · appliqué · felting · needlepoint · cross-stitch · lacework · stitching · hooking

tapestry

woven

Interlaced on loom

  • loomFabric-making frame
  • kilimTapestry rug without pile
  • jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile

arras · brocade · damask · medieval · narrative · pictorial · figurative · scenic · historical · needlework

ornament

dreamcatcher

Hoop-and-web sleep amulet

medallion · wreath · garland · bunting · pendant · mandala · mirror · clock · shelf · sconce

textile

fabric

Woven or knit material

silk · wool · canvas · burlap · jute · hemp · velvet · banner · flag · scroll

art

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

portrait · landscape · print · poster · photograph · mural · abstract · still life · triptych · diptych

drapery

curtain

Fabric hung for privacy

  • valanceOrnamental window heading
  • panelsFlat rectangular sections
  • rodThin rigid stick

swag · tieback · drape · sheers · backdrop · canopy · flowing · pleated · gathered · layered

Categories
Opposites
mounting/display method

wall hangingfloor lamp

Tall freestanding light fixture

hanging mobile · garden statue · shelf display · window display · outdoor sculpture

structural support

wall hangingfloor lamp

Tall freestanding light fixture

room divider · statue · bust · obelisk · garden sculpture

dimensionality and form

wall hangingkinetic sculpture

Art piece with movement

statue · bust · mobile · assemblage

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G