What It Is
#WeavingArt showcases textiles created on looms—from tapestry wall hangings to functional rugs. The hashtag grew as frame looms made weaving accessible to beginners, intersecting with the boho home decor aesthetic.
History & Cultural Impact
Early Revival (2014-2016):
- March 2014: Instagram weavers share wall hangings
- 2015: Small frame looms ($40-100) normalize beginner entry
- 2016: Maryanne Moodie’s woven wall hangings go viral (100K+ followers)
Boho Aesthetic Peak (2017-2019):
- 2017: Weaving workshops in every major city
- 2018: “Weave weak” (Instagram pun) community building
- 2019: YouTube tutorials (The Weaving Loom 180K+ subscribers)
Pandemic Craft (2020-2022):
- 2020: Loom kits sell out globally
- 2021: Circular weaving (hoop looms) for coasters, mandalas
- 2022: Rya knots (shaggy texture) dominate designs
Types of Looms:
- Frame loom (beginner-friendly, wall hangings)
- Rigid heddle (scarves, small textiles)
- Floor loom (advanced, fabric yardage)
- Circular/hoop loom (coasters, mandalas)
- Peg loom (simple, children’s projects)
Popular Projects:
- Wall hangings (tassels, fringe, texture)
- Coasters & trivets
- Scarves & shawls
- Rugs (rag rugs, rya)
- Pillows & cushions
- Table runners
Related Hashtags
#Weaving, #Loom, #WallHanging, #FiberArt, #Tapestry, #FrameLoom, #RigidHeddle, #CircularWeaving, #BohoDecor, #TextileArt