DIY Raffia Wall Hanging: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to make raffia wall hanging? To make a raffia wall hanging, you'll need raffia fibers, a wooden dowel or hoop, scissors, and optionally, beads or other decorative elements. Here's a simple guide:

Materials:​

• Raffia (natural or dyed)
• Wooden dowel or hoop
• Scissors
• String or twine (for hanging)
• Optional: beads, shells, or feathers for decoration

Steps:​

1. Prepare Raffia: Cut long strands of raffia. For a fuller wall hanging, you’ll need a lot of strands, depending on the desired length.
2. Attach Raffia to Dowel:
   • Fold each strand of raffia in half, creating a loop at one end.
   • Place the loop under the dowel, then pull the loose ends through the loop and tighten it around the dowel.
   • Repeat this process, covering the entire dowel evenly.
3. Trim to Shape: Once all the raffia is attached, trim the ends to your preferred shape—straight, V-shaped, or asymmetrical.
4. Decorate: Optionally, you can add beads, feathers, or shells to some strands of raffia for a more intricate design.
5. Hang: Tie a piece of string or twine to both ends of the dowel for hanging.

You can experiment with different layers of raffia, colors, and textures to create unique designs.