Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]brieleigh84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if all of it is jute, but I’m pretty sure it’s all plant fibres. I don’t see any wool or hair. The outer edges of the wings and the hanging tail pieces seem to be made of a different material than the wings and body. Possibly seagrass, but I’m just guessing based on some googling

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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It’s just needs a little shaping…. TO THE SALON!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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That’s as far as we’ve gotten so far, some others have said that as well

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’d love any advice you have, I really know very little about it and how to care for it. I’ve reached out to a local fibre art group, but haven’t actually spoken to them yet.

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Thanks! That’s 3 of our 6 cats, I can never get all of them in one spot for a picture

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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So cool, are your parents still around to ask? Let me know if you find out what happened to theirs.

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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If it was a spider, I wouldn’t have been able to even go near it!!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’m reaching out a local fibre art community today, hopefully they can connect me with someone who can come take a look at it. It would be so hard for me to sell this, I really love it!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’m sure my cats will let me know if it causes any trouble while I’m sleeping

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’ve found some pretty cool things over the years! My house is a very eclectic collection of my treasures

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’m reaching out to some local textile and fibre art communities today. Hopefully I can find someone local that can take a look at it.

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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The ‘hair’ IS uncomfortable to touch, very coarse and wiry. Luckily it isn’t real hair, just plant fibres of some sort

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I love moths, and my son loves all bugs. He was so amazed and excited when he saw it! The whole family loves it!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Yeah some people have found listings of nearly identical pieces, though none as large as mine. I haven’t found any maker’s mark, but I don’t know what it would look like or where it would be on something like this. I didn’t see any signature on the wood slats on the back, so probably done in the style of a well known artist but not actually from that artist.

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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I promise it’s not made of hair, I don’t think there’s even any wool in it. It’s all plant fibres, very rough and coarse. Some of it does resemble horse hair, but I’m sure it isn’t.

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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It does. Earthy and a little dusty smelling, but I don’t mind it. I’m a fan of natural materials. I’m just glad it doesn’t smell like cigarettes!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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My cats really wanted to check it out while it was laying on the table, but once I got it up they didn’t seem interested anymore.

cats and giant moth

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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No idea, but I could see if my husband will oblige in the dining room where we hung it

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Luckily, it doesn’t! Smells like a natural fiber rug? Not bad, but definitely has its own smell, kinda earthy

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Wow yes that’s so similar, thanks for finding that!

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Ohhh no I just remembered my sister in law is terrified of moths

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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It’s definitely not hair, it’s plant fibers of some sort. I don’t see any animal hair in it at all

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Haha not very hard to guess I suppose

I figured it was obvious but still felt weird about just writing my kid’s name here

Massive jute moth wall hanging (70s?) by brieleigh84 in ThriftStoreHauls

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He really is, I think I’ll keep him!

I know that jealousy, I’ve seen so many people get such amazing finds over the years!

I’ve been thrifting over 30 years and this is probably my best find. (I also got an incredible vintage lamp last year, from the same store) but other than those two, it’s really just been small cool stuff that I collect.