From Sarah
An excellent use for nautical ropes: curtain tiebacks. UK company Stonk Knots supplies handmade, decorative curtain tiebacks; go to Stonk Knots Rope Design to view the offerings.

Above: Photo by Jordi Canosa.

Above: Natural fiber rope curtain tieback with star knot tassel (can also be used as a lightpull).

Above: Plain loop tiebacks made with continuous crown plaiting in either flax or manila cord.
August 13, 2009
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I love this simple way of making a hall interesting. The rope ties add a strong and natural feel to the space and the fibers carry with them some intrigue.