Jute in Interior Designing
Jute is often used to make carpets, curtains, furniture coverings, and rugs. One of the most common forms of jute usage is the products of home décor. Burlap is a lighter fabric used to make bags and wall coverings. Jute can also be combined with other softer fibers to create fabrics for pillows, quilts, bedding, and upholstery.
What is a jute fabric?
Jute is a highly durable natural fiber with a wide range of functional and decorative uses. It is used to make rope, twine, paper, and fabric. Known as “the golden fiber", jute in its finished material form is more commonly known as hessian or burlap.
Interior designing with jute-
- Jute has also become a popular element of country style interior decor. It is often used to create table runners, chair frames, gift bags, and flower wrappers.
Jute in furniture-
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Jute can bring a naturally textured feel to your bedroom when used to cover bed frames and headboards. Jute’s rough, chunky look paired with plush sheets and fluffy pillows can create a pleasing blend. Many retailers offer jute beds and headboards for sale, but you can also try getting your own bohemian headboard customized as per your taste.
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Jute upholstery fabric is a durable material from which sofas, chairs, and other furniture are made. It is often presented in its natural color, which ranges from light brown to golden brown, but the material can also be painted in almost any shade. Jute fabric can also be a great option for curtains or drapes, especially if you need a denser fabric.
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Jute rope wrapped furniture is a great option for a tanning bed or a room with a nautical theme. Jute rope is also often used in chair swings, hammocks, and pendant lights.
Hand-crafted home décor-
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Hessian is a popular fabric among artisans as it is readily available and can be used to produce items like coffee bags or beans. It can be used to make a variety of crafts such as tapestries, coasters, lampshades, wreaths, and small bags. It can also be wrapped and tied to the base of indoor plants, which is especially useful if you want to hide unattractive plastic pots.
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Jute rope can be used to make rugs, wrapped candlesticks, baskets, hanging lanterns, and mirror frames. You can use it to wrap anything, including an old tire to make an ottoman. It can also be turned into a loop for hanging potted plants.
All you need to know about production and sustainability-
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Due to its economical cultivation and the high number of applications, jute is the second largest plant fiber production after cotton. India is the largest jute producing country, producing nearly two million tons of crude fiber annually.
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The predominance of jute has been questioned for a number of synthetic fibers. However, the popularity of jute is recovering as it is an easy replacement. Jute plants do not need fertilizers and the fiber they produce is 100% biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly option for producing more household products and interior décor items.
