Macrame and Shell Palm Wall Hanging

A palm worked by hand in cotton macrame cord, with small natural shells set into the fronds.

At 26 x 28 cm she is a detail piece rather than a focal point, and that is worth knowing before she arrives. Her best work is done in a group of two or three, or on the narrow stretch of wall where nothing larger will fit - the gap between two doors, the wall beside a mirror, the space above a bedside table.

About the size.

26 cm wide, 28 cm high. Small. On a wide empty wall on her own she will look lost. Hang her in a group, or pair her with a larger piece and let her be the supporting detail.

About the material.

Handknotted cotton cord with natural shells. Shell size, shape and colour all vary, so no two of these are the same piece.

Honest note on cotton and shell outdoors.

She can live outside, under cover. What she cannot take is direct sun and standing damp: UV fades and weakens cotton cord over a season, and cord that stays wet after rain or heavy dew holds that moisture and eventually mildews. A shaded terrace, a covered veranda or a sheltered entrance all work. An open balcony that takes the afternoon sun does not.

Indoor or covered outdoor.

Indoors, or outdoors under a roof. Keep her away from a pool, where chlorine and salt travel in the air and shorten the life of both the cord and the shells.

Care.

Dust with a soft brush, or a hairdryer on its cool setting. Keep her dry - if she hangs outdoors, take her down before heavy rain and let her dry fully before rehanging. Reshape the fronds by hand if they flatten in transit.

Good to know:

• Handmade macrame and shell palm wall hanging
  
• 26 x 28 cm
  
• Handknotted cotton cord with natural shells
  
• Best hung in a group or beside a larger piece
  
• Indoors or a covered terrace, away from a pool
  
• Free UAE delivery