HANDWOVEN SHADES
PREMIUM FIBERS + HANDCRAFTED QUALITY + CREATIVE DESIGNS
We begin the process of creating luxury woven shades by choosing only the finest sustainable fibers, each rapidly-renewable and grown in well-managed ecosystems. Every strand is hand-selected for subtle variations of color and texture. After dyeing, sun bleaching and hand-tying each fiber, a loom master custom weaves our signature designs to your window dimensions. Shade finishing is done in our Pacific Northwest facility by skilled American craftspeople — each shade carefully crafted to your unique requirements.
WEAVING METHODS
To serve a broad range of design, lead time and cost requirements, we offer two distinct weaving methods — Woven-to-Size [WTS] and Tailored-to-Size [TTS]. Each comes with certain advantages — to best suit a given project —and both guarantee the same level of unsurpassed quality in finish and detail.
WOVEN-TO-SIZE
OUR TRUE MADE-TO-ORDER PROCESS Once an order is received, artisans prepare the natural fibers, which are then handwoven to window dimensions within a 1/2" tolerance. The hallmark of this method is the loom-finished edge — a meticulous technique of looping weft fibers at each edge, then shuttling them back through the loom to create a continuous warp-edge finish. This requires a longer lead time, but delivers an exquisite shade-edge detail and wide, seamless widths.
Tailored-to-size
OUR CONVENIENT, PRE-WOVEN APPROACH Fibers are prepared and woven into roll goods which are inventoried in our finishing facility. Once an order is received, we precisely trim and tailor each shade material to size. Edges are meticulously stitched when necessary for a finished-edge appearance. Since materials are already in stock, TTS offers a shorter lead time and lower price point, but may have size limitations due to roll widths.
We love to work hand-in-hand with the design industry’s top talent to realize each one’s unique vision.
This broadens our experience — as well as our product offering — and brings you the finest collection of natural window and wallcoverings.
Barbara Barry
Renowned for her timeless aesthetic and quiet elegance, Barbara Barry draws inspiration from the illuminating light and organic beauty of Southern California. Rooted in her background as a plein-air painter, her collection for Hartmann&Forbes reflects an artistic sensibility—balancing subtle color, organic forms, and exquisite craftsmanship to create a sense of serenity and harmony.
MICHAEL S. SMITH
Our inaugural designer collaboration with Michael S Smith presents a fresh-globally inspired line that combines Michael's signature blend of historically referenced patterns in bold, simple colors, with the textural detailing from Hartmann&Forbes.
Amy Meier
Renowned for an aesthetic that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation, Meier’s collection deftly fuses influences ranging from Japanese minimalism to the warmth and effortless simplicity of a Scandinavian summer. Her designs for Hartmann&Forbes reflect a deep appreciation for structure, nature, and handwoven artistry—where organic textures meet disciplined form to create a sense of effortless harmony.
Max Humphrey
Recognized as a design change-maker and known for his trademark lived-in layered look, Humphrey’s collection celebrates modern Americana with a nod to nostalgia and a fresh take on classic prints and patterns —gingham, quilt, and cable knit—rendered in Hartmann&Forbes’ handwoven natural textiles.
Lisa Kanning
Influenced by a rural Montana upbringing, Kanning’s love of organic shapes and materials informs her collection for Hartmann&Forbes. Layered window and wall coverings are detailed with intricate patterns that mimic those found in nature while maintaining a sophisticated sensibility that suits a range of settings.
J. RANDALL POWERS
Celebrated for his classic, yet cosmopolitan style, the J. Randall Powers Collection reveals the artisanal quality of Hartmann&Forbes’ handwoven textiles combined with Powers’ penchant for tailored patterns with a playful twist.
Erinn V.
Valencich’s signature look is synonymous with a classic California lifestyle. Her designs are distinguished by impeccable craftsmanship and luxe livability. For this collection, she was inspired to design a very usable and liveable neutral assortment of windowcoverings that would fit well in a modern home to warm it up or in a traditional home to modernize it.
Museum of Indian Arts + Culture
Hartmann&Forbes was honored to be invited to view the Museum’s extensive textile, basketry, and pottery collections and to select four objects from which to reimagine in a range of modern windowcoverings. Each design is jacquard-handloomed and inspired by a different Native craft tradition. A portion of this collection's proceeds supports MIAC and its mission.
H&F STUDIO COLLECTIONS
An expansive range of weaves, designed in-house, that form the H&F core design aesthetic.
WOVEN-TO-SIZE GRASSWEAVE
OUR SIGNATURE HANDWOVEN LINE
A modern collection of organic textures, earthy colors and sophisticated patterns. Artisanally handwoven of premium natural fibers, ranging from arrowroot, ramie, abaca, banana tree, vetiver root, palm leaf, water hyacinth and walingi.
WOVEN-TO-SIZE PAPYRUSWEAVE
MOMENTS OF MINDFUL ZEN
An unassuming, refined elegance defines this modern collection of hand-loomed wood-pulp fibers. Designed in textural patterns with soft tonal hues that invite a serene and tranquil mood to interiors.
TAILORED-TO-SIZE GRASSWEAVETAILORED-TO-SIZE GRASSWEAVE
LEGACY FIBERS AND TEXTURES
This timeless, textured collection tailored of legacy natural fibers has a relaxed and comfortable charm. Classic jute, bamboo, river reed and sea grass are woven in a broad range of designs from Japanese Miyabi inspired refinement to bold and chunky.
TAILORED-TO-SIZE PAPYRUSWEAVETAILORED-TO-SIZE PAPYRUSWEAVE
A WELL-TRAVELLED COLLECTION
A collection of wood-pulp fiber designs, celebrating legendary techniques found in global weaving communities. Influenced by Asian silks, Navajo weaves, European tapestries, Ottoman rugs and other weaving heritages.
TAILORED-TO-SIZE COLOURWEAVE
AN ART-INFUSED PORTFOLIO OF WEAVES
A palette of designs woven of the inside peel of sustainably-grown bamboo. Custom painted or stained-to-order by local artisans in modern and traditional matchstick patterns. Available in standard or custom colors.
Soft Natural Fabric – ERTHEWEAVE
RELAXED AND EARTHY LINENS OF RICH HERITAGE
An exquisite collection that masterfully blends artistry, luxury, and style with environmental sensitivity. Woven of natural flax fibers in historic weaving workshops, all bearing the Masters of Linen mark, authenticating excellence and 100% European traceability at each stage of processing.
Performance Fabric
ECOWEAVE | SOLARSCREEN | PRIVACY FABRICS
A collection of designs using man-made fibers woven to achieve peak performance characteristics including heat and glare reduction, UV filtration and privacy. Fabrics are durable, meet or exceed commercial fire standards and are virtually maintenance-free.
