A hippie tapestry is a large printed cotton panel, not woven or knotted, that turns a bare wall, ceiling, or dorm room into an instant backdrop. Our prints range from a Flower of Life design to Zen-inspired art, African motifs, and tree-of-life scenes from Japan and India.
Picking a print and a spot
Most panels measure large enough to cover a full wall or double as a ceiling drape or picnic blanket. Nature and Japanese-inspired prints suit a calm bedroom, while bolder African-inspired motifs work well as a lounge or dorm-room feature wall. Look for lightweight cotton if you plan to hang it with removable tape or thumbtacks; heavier weaves need a rod.
- Bedroom or dorm: soft, nature-toned prints
- Lounge or festival tent: bold, colorful motifs
- Ceiling drape: lightest cotton weight
How to Hang a Hippie Tapestry
Since a hippie tapestry is a printed cotton panel rather than a woven macrame piece, it stays lightweight enough to hang with removable adhesive hooks or thumbtacks for a quick change, though a wooden dowel or curtain rod threaded through the top gives a cleaner, more finished line for a heavier piece. Nature and Japanese-inspired prints suit a calm bedroom wall, while a bolder mandala or African-inspired motif works well as a dorm-room or lounge feature wall. Many panels are large enough to double as a ceiling drape or a picnic blanket when you are not using them on the wall.
Hippie Tapestry: Common Questions
- What size tapestry should I get for my wall? As a general guide, a tapestry that covers most of the visible wall space above a bed or sofa reads best, while a smaller piece works fine as an accent above a desk or reading nook.
- How do you hang a tapestry without damaging the wall? Removable adhesive hooks or clips are the gentlest option for lightweight cotton panels, while a rod-and-bracket setup suits a heavier piece you plan to leave up long-term.
- Can you wash a cotton tapestry? Washability depends on the specific print and dye, so it is worth checking each tapestry's care details before putting it in the machine.
Round out the room with Hippie Home Decor, Boho Throw Pillows, and Boho Dream Catchers.
