wall hanging decor

Perfect for a dedicated yoga space, this attractive banner celebrates the health benefits and mental clarity of this traditional spiritual practice. Seven rayon flags align to depict various yoga poses, created with the traditional batik technique. The flags represent the Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana, Natarajasana, Marichyasana, Adho mukha svanasana and stiff bow yoga positions. Which are your favorites?

Inspired by the hundreds of Buddha statues placed around Java's famous Borobudur Temple, Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa's hand paints this wall hanging using batik. The Balinese artisan uses a wax resist process and colourful dyes to create the design, which glows against a deep red backdrop.

A royal personage rides in grand style atop a regally clad elephant in this handcrafted batik wall hanging from Siddique in India. Batik is an ancient art form whereby wax is applied to the cloth so it will resist the dye. In complex designs using multiple colors, such as this one, the process must be repeated many times. The wall hanging features loops at the top for a tapestry rod (not included).

Using a resist dyeing method known as batik, K. Baka hand paints the kudu--a woodland antelope found in eastern Africa--on his colourful wall hanging. The Ghanaian artisan blocks in his design by applying warm wax to 100% cotton fabric, letting the red and orange dyes flow over the unwaxed areas.

In perfect harmony, Lord Krishna dances with his beloved Radha, both swaying to the music of his flute. Siddique from India presents this beautiful handmade cotton batik wall hanging. Batik is an ancient art form whereby wax is applied to the cloth so it will resist the dye. In complex designs using multiple colours, such as this one, the process must be repeated many times. The wall hanging features loops at the top for a tapestry rod (not included).