Handcrafted Woven Wallpaper: Eco-Friendly Options

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Braided Hemp

Braided hemp fiber is woven with lokta and hemp, processed, and braided entirely by hand. This heritage product supports artisans in Nepal. Maya himself found truth and beauty in this handcrafted textile. Hand-painted in our Chicago studio.

Specifications +

Price Range	$$$
Roll Size	3 yd (2.7 m)
Width	Approx. 36 in untrimmed (91.4 cm)
Minimum Order	18 yd/16.5 m (6 rolls)
Increments	3 yd/2.7 m (1 roll)
Repeat	No Repeat
Flame Spread	ASTM E84 CLASS A
Backing	Recycled paper
Contents	Hand-woven hemp; Lokta; Polyester thread

Environmental +

Quick Facts

Rapidly renewable material
Recycled content
Heavy metal-free
Formaldehyde-free
Installs well with low-voc adhesive

Environmental Data

Composition
Fiber: hemp and Lokta (or daphne plant)
Thread: polyester
Adhesive: water-based, formaldehyde-free, low-VOC glue
Colorants: water-based, heavy metal-free dyes
Backing: Kraft paper containing 80% recycled pulp, 20% virgin pulp
The hemp fiber in our Braided Hemp™ line is processed, knotted, spun by hand, and created
without the use of chemicals or machines. There is very little energy expended in the
making of the product. Hemp fiber is transported via foot and bus, handspun and woven
with hand looms, and the finished wallcovering is air dried after paper-backing process.
Hemp, a rapidly renewing resource, is a fast-growing plant that has been used through the ages
in production of rope and paper. Characteristics of hemp fiber are its superior strength and
durability and resistance to ultraviolet light and mold. It is considered an ecologically superior
material to wood pulp as the hemp plant yields 3-8 dry tons of fiber per acre—four times what
an average forest can yield.
Partial proceeds benefit Aid to Artisans.

LEED Criteria

Wallcovering contains recycled content. (Kraft backing paper contains 80% pre-consumer recycled material.)
Composite Wallcovering contains 10% pre-consumer recycled material.
Rapidly renewing material used: Hemp
Wallcovering adhesive zero VOC content: Maya Romanoff Clear Strippable Adhesive
(MR-RA-888)
Urea formaldehyde-free
VOC Regulation Compliant Adhesive

Installation +

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Product Care +

Maintenance

Wallcoverings made of fabric and natural grasses may be lightly vacuumed for normal dust accumulation.
Avoid direct, bright or reflected sunlight. Our wallcoverings are not guaranteed against fading or color change.
Maya Romanoff wallcovering materials are primarily formulated for dry-use areas.

Cleaning

Before cleaning any product, we recommend testing first on a small, inconspicuous area.
This product may be cleaned by blotting the soiled area with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a weak solution of a mild, clear liquid detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid getting the wallcovering excessively wet.
Do not use cleaners, solvents, or chemicals of any kind to clean Maya Romanoff products.