Monday, May 11, 2009

Ikat {framed?}


Ikat is pretty much everywhere these days, though I can remember watching artists make it on a loom in Bali years ago (yeah, it was rad). I like the idea of framing a large piece to brighten a room - it's so graphic but kind of hippie/cozy at the same time - thoughts?? image: unknown

13 comments:

  1. Cupcakes and CashmereMay 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    ooh i simply LOVE this idea. now i need to find a place that sells massive frames!

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  2. jess@noelmarieMay 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Love the idea! Very boho chic.

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  3. iva yanevaMay 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I find it interesting:) This is very similar to what people did many years ago in my country - they used to put rugs or something like that on the walls, just to make the room cozier and brighter :)

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  4. SaraMay 11, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    That is a really cool idea.. You could even change it out every once in a while to mix it up a little..

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  5. Rebecca (Dog-Eared)May 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    So pretty! Watching it being made sounds like such a unique experience as well..

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  6. NadiaMay 11, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Having ikat framed is a brilliant idea. It can cover your plain wall in such a lovely way.

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  7. Amy M.May 12, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I love the way that looks! I really enjoy decorating with textiles. I used to have a bunch of lovely huipiles hanging around my house. I'm gonna have to get those out again!

    -Amy
    (Crafting by Candlelight)

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  8. AlexMay 12, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    love this idea, i came across another fun idea with fabrics. take a close-up photo of beautiful fabric(maybe at anthro) and then print it in a large scale format. I saw this in a mag recently . It was fab.

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  9. I ♥ YouMay 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    so pretty! totally a bohemian and colorful! i love it!

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  10. Rachel FollettMay 13, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    Great photo! I love this idea. So pretty!

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  11. JoslynMay 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    love it...that was one of my very favorite elle decor covers ever.

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  12. jillMay 15, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I really love it... like the whole room and the rug on the floor too.

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  13. nelyaMay 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Stunningly gorgeous in every way. This image is one of my all time favorites from Elle Decor. The entire loft in that piece was rather beautiful, but this space in particular blew me away. I hope some day to find a similar treasure.

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