# Vintage Photo Window Treatments These Photo Curtains Are Made Entirely of 35mm Picture Slides By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-curtains References: [upcyclethat](http://www.upcyclethat.com/rainbow-slide-curtains/3661/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/LostEtsy) 35mm slide pictures might a relatively outdated form of capturing moments, but these photo curtains make quick use of the tiny creations to make a completely unique window treatment. The curtains are made by connecting dozens of the little photos by punching holes in the corners and weaving a tough thread between them. Created by Etsy user LostEtsy, the photo curtains are a fantastic way to upcycle 35mm slide pictures after they've been scanned and backed up. Moreover, a little ingenuity and patience might turn this product into a lengthy DIY, should you have a number of slides left over from yesteryear. Once hung, the photo curtains help to reduce light, but mostly are for creating a completely unique form of window treatment that cast a rainbow effect across the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create unique and eco-friendly home decor products by upcycling outdated materials like 35mm slide pictures. - **DIY Crafts:** There is a trend of utilizing DIY techniques to create personalized and one-of-a-kind products, such as the photo curtains made from 35mm slide pictures. - **Nostalgia-driven Design:** Designing products that evoke feelings of nostalgia, like the photo curtains using 35mm slide pictures, can appeal to consumers seeking sentimental and unique home decor items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore opportunities to create innovative and sustainable products, like photo curtains made from upcycled materials, to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Photography:** The photography industry can tap into the trend of repurposing outdated slide pictures by offering scanning services and collaborating with home decor brands to create products like photo curtains. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY projects by providing materials and tutorials for creating unique window treatments using techniques like weaving 35mm slide pictures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Custom Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-curtains.md) - [Sleek Digital Film Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-n-scan.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [Projected Photo Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam.md) - [Removable Stained Glass Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stained-window-decals.md) - [Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer.md) - [Theatrical Curtain-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipario.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gunnlaug.md)