as i write this i’m preparing myself for comments that mention “that 70′s show” and shag carpeting, but i think these macrame olds are pretty adorable. yes, owls have been done ad nauseam. and yes, macrame can feel a little, well, dated. but i think tamara mayne‘s hand-dyed macrame owl collection- titled “to john denver with love“- would be so sweet used sparingly, and in the right space. for me, macarame has such a warm, nostalgic feel to it, and combined with a healthy mix of modern goods, it can add just the right touch of texture to a room. so for those of you who still have a soft spot in your heart for owls and macrame, click here to check out tamara’s collection online. thanks, tamara!
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reminds me of my mother and bold patterned polyester shirts. gotta love it!
amazing how owls never tire. Darling!
I think you are right… they are very sweet, and have a little punch, too. I love how you put it, “used sparingly.” As a visiting resident of Colorado for almost two years, I actually got what the Denver songs were all about…esp. visiting the Rocky Mountains.
As a child in the 70′s, I was probably overexposed to macrame and like this 2009 rendition quite a lot! Great colors!
ooh these are cute – i do like a bit of macrame, spotted some nice macrame chairs in the house proud book.
i think they’re wonderful. owls never get old in my book.
too cute! brings me back in time, for sure!
Owls will never be out of style. And I love these but I almost think they look more like an owl in the close up rather than the whole things.
My Grandma had an “owl” themed bathroom. Every time I see them I think of her, great memories. ;)
Makes me think of Gramma! Love the colors.
They are $195 each. Maybe I should scour garage sales a bit more closely.
I love how they read both as owls and as an abstracted African type mask. These would be great for adding a little pop of texture into a blank space, or giving a sense of humor to a wall hung with “serious” art.
I love them! I have some macrame wall hangings that my mother had made when she was in highschool. They scream 1970′s and I love it! I am a bit jealous that she was around in the 70′s, I love that era! These are a fabulous modern take.
I love the fact that they are hand -dyed! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Grace! Wow I have an interview with Tamara scheduled to go up this Friday! Small world!? (ps- yes, they’re $195… but they’re lovingly handcrafted and dyed… they’re also not as tiny as they appear here – 65cm long in fact… and that’s Australian dollars ;) x
So cute! I need to learn how to macrame.
These are definitely more modern than the owls I made at summer camp! Love them! <3
that reminds me of a huge macrame owl that my grandma used to have……i should ask my mom where it is now. cute
OMG these are too cute! The colors are great and I like how they look a bit more modern than the ones you would find in the 70s.
macrame always makes me think of my parents (who got married in 1974) and i love it! no apologies, macrame has its place.
How lovely!
This designer is amazing. I am fortunate enough to have met her and she puts so much time and effort into her work. She absolutely adores the older crafts and wants to resurrect them with a modern touch. Bring it on!
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