# Patchwork Wall Art The New Friends Wall Hangings Use Various Fabrics to Create Designs By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-friends References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/category/philadelphia) & [new-friends.tumblr](http://new-friends.tumblr.com/) New Friends is a textile-loving twosome who creates wall hangings, fashion, and various other artistic designs with different fabrics like paper and [wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstracta). Formed by Alex Segreti and Kelly Rakowski, who originally met online, the New Friends line is full of colorful, eco-friendly designs. My favorite has to be the [paper-constructed wall hanging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) featuring coral, light pink, gray and olive colors. It looks like fireworks, but also remains pretty with its muted pastel shades. The New Friends wall hangings can be made out of old materials that you simply find around the house. Eco-friendly, simple, and appealing to the eye, the New Friends designs by these two lovers of textile provide a different type of [wall art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface) to spice up any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Textile Art:** Opportunity for artists to create innovative designs using different fabrics. - **Upcycling:** Potential for businesses to repurpose old materials into eco-friendly wall art. - **Online Collaboration:** Advancement in technology allows artists to meet and collaborate virtually, creating unique designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new opportunities in creating textile-based wall art. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate textile wall hangings into their eco-friendly product offerings. - **Online Marketplace:** Platforms can be developed to connect artists and customers for custom textile wall art creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Fashionable Wall Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-wall-coverings.md) - [Galactic Children's Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorena-canals.md) - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [Cityscape-Inspired Artful Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambar.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md)