What does this plant holder look like once it is up?
It hangs like a wall panel. A header of diamond knots runs across the top, long cream fringe falls below, and a single wooden plank rests in the knotwork to hold a pot. On the wall it reads as part wall hanging, part shelf.
What are its sizes?
The holder is 30 inches long, the wooden plank is sized 6 x 18, and the whole piece weighs under 1 kg. That light weight keeps the fixing simple, though you should allow for the pot you place on the plank.
What can I keep on the plank?
A small potted plant is the natural choice, and a trailing one lets leaves fall over the fringe. A candle jar, a small frame or a little brass piece also sits well. Keep the load modest, as it is a single plank held in knotted cord.
Which spot in a home suits it?
A bare wall above a console, beside a bed or near the entrance works well, since the long fringe adds texture to a flat wall. The cream cord sits comfortably against white, beige or pastel walls and against darker paint it stands out more.
Is it really made by hand?
Yes. It is knotted in cotton at the IndieHaat Macrame Unit in Maharashtra, under master artisan Brijbala. Hand-knotting means small irregularities in the knots and fringe, and the colour may look slightly different on your screen.