# DIY Hanging Hemp Lighting This Beaded Macrame Light Fixture Makes For a Summery Craft Project By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macrame-light References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/06/diy-hemp-beaded-macram-light-fixture/) If you are looking for a summery DIY project for your home, this macrame light fixture takes things to a new level. The easy to follow instructions from Brigette at Free People walk you through how to create this natural looking lighting. To make the [hemp beaded macrame light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-series), you need ingredients including hemp or jute, wooden beads, a metal ring and the actual light fixture (they can typically be found at a hardware store). This allows you to personalize your fixture while still maintaining the [earthy, bohemian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawabi) Free People is known for. The result is a beautiful and functional decoration for your home. It is probably best to place the [hanging hemp lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-collection) away from a window, however, as you'll need to keep an eye on it to ensure the hemp doesn't touch the light and potentially start a fire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Lighting:** Opportunity for disrupting the lighting industry by promoting DIY lighting projects that allow personalization and creativity. - **Natural Decor:** Opportunity for disrupting the home decor industry by emphasizing natural and earthy materials in design. - **Bohemian Style:** Opportunity for disrupting the fashion and interior design industries by popularizing bohemian style elements in products and spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and Hobby:** Opportunity for disrupting the craft and hobby industry by offering materials and tutorials for DIY lighting projects. - **Home Improvement:** Opportunity for disrupting the home improvement industry by showcasing unconventional and unique lighting options for consumers. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disrupting the home decor industry by introducing innovative lighting fixtures that incorporate natural materials and textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Monkey Knot-Integrated Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-knot-pendant-lamp.md) - [American Oak Pendant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-bean.md)