# Scenic Handcrafted Tapestries Aelfie's Tapestry Collection is a Collaboration With Robert McKinley By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-mckinley References: [aelfie](https://aelfie.com/collections/tapestries) These scenic tapestries are part of the limited edition Robert McKinley X Aelfie collection, highlighting hand-crafted textiles that draw inspiration from the great outdoors. Featuring images of coastal landscapes, the tapestries are available in six striking motifs that include sunset and sunrise graphics alongside beach-side mountains and more. Each piece from the Robert McKinley x Aelfie collection was "originally designed by McKinley for the newly-opened boutique property Hotel Joaquin in Laguna Beach" and can be purchased via the Aelfie web shop. The lifestyle retailer is known for its playful and eye-catching decor, ranging from statement pillows to vibrant rugs. Every tapestry from the collection is made from 100% wool and is handwoven by artisans in India. Each is also made with three weaving techniques and hand knotting along with a traditional floor loom. Additionally, each design is part of a limited edition of 10 pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handcrafted Tapestries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Investing in traditional and/or eco-friendly methods of textile production to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers - **Limited Edition Interior Collections:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing and launching small, exclusive interior collections in order to increase brand value and engagement - **Nature-inspired Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing unique and visually appealing decor items with inspiration from nature to tap into consumer desire for calming and comforting home decor ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrating eco-friendly and small-batch production methods to differentiate from larger-scale home decor retailers - **Textile Production:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Experimenting with traditional and/or environmentally-friendly textile production methods in order to engage with a growing global movement towards sustainability - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating exclusive interior collections as a way to differentiate high-end boutiques from larger-scale hotel chains ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Western-Inspired Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-inspired-textiles.md) - [Limited Edition Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-home-collection.md) - [Hand-Knotted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hare-klein.md) - [Artful Various Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cctapis.md) - [Southwestern-Inspired Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macys-1.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Heritage Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wren.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md)