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Wall Hanging
Not a print. Not a mass-made textile — sculptural wool you can feel.
Ballet Dancer Seated on a Stool — hand-tufted wool wall hanging
Ballet Dancer Seated on a Stool, interpreted in wool.
Regular price $397.94Sale price $338.25
Sculptural wool wall art — the tactile depth of gallery textile art, at a price you can live with.
Carved by hand · Sculptural relief
Free shipping · worldwide
Real dimensional wool — not a printed poster.
Every piece is hand-tufted for you. Before it leaves us, we email you photos and a video of your actual piece, and nothing ships until you approve it.
Photos + video approval before it ships
Wool Blend or Pure New Zealand wool
Returns policy
Free worldwide shipping
L+ transit: 8–14 days after dispatch
Ballet Dancer Seated on a Stool — a hand-tufted wool interpretation after Henri Matisse, with carved high-and-low relief.
Made to order by our partner workshop in China using your chosen wool composition.
Soft to the touch, made to hang for years.
Product Details+
Wool composition selected above. Hand-tufted and hand-carved to order, with signature high-low relief at three or more pile heights, up to 25 mm. Hand-finished at the edges by experienced master artisans; one of one. Designed in the USA · Hand-tufted to order by our partner workshop in China · Made in China.
Care Advice+
Vacuum without a beater bar. Blot spills promptly; for anything more, use a professional wool cleaner. Rotate occasionally for even wear, and expect gentle shedding to settle over the first weeks.
Installation+
Every wall hanging includes 3 m (9.8 ft) of self-adhesive hook-and-loop Velcro, designed to support Hewn Earth wall hangings weighing under 8 kg (17.6 lb). Apply one strip to a clean, dry and smooth wall, and the matching strip to the backing of the piece. Press both adhesive sides firmly in place, align the strips, then press the piece securely onto the wall. Not suitable for dusty, textured, damp or freshly painted surfaces.
Shipping & Returns+
Free worldwide shipping. Sizes L and above use international oversized freight, with 8–14 days in transit after dispatch, in addition to production time. Eligible standard sizes may be returned within 14 days of delivery, unused and in their original packaging, subject to the approval exclusion below. Custom sizes and one-off colours are final sale.
Made-to-order pieces are not returnable after delivery once you have reviewed and expressly approved photos and a video of your finished piece before shipment, except if the piece arrives damaged or broken. This does not affect rights that cannot be excluded by law.
If you return an eligible piece simply because you do not like it or have changed your mind, you must pay the return shipping cost (the cost of sending it back to us). This applies to returns unrelated to quality defects, damage, incorrect items, or other errors by Hewn Earth.
For sizes below L, estimated delivery times are shown below.
Custom Size · Made to Order
Enter your dimensions for an instant, all-inclusive price. Shipping (DDP) included.
Made to order · Includes free self-adhesive hook-and-loop Velcro with adhesive backing on both sides.
Care & Guarantee
How we stand behind every piece.
Read the full policy →Daily care & cleaning›
Vacuum monthly on the lowest setting. Spot-clean with cool water and mild soap. Keep out of direct sunlight over long periods.
Read more →Made to order · Pre-shipment approval›
Every piece is hand-tufted for you. Before it leaves us, we email you photos and a video of your actual piece, and nothing ships until you approve it.
Read more →20-year warranty›
Every Hewn Earth piece is guaranteed for 20 years against manufacturing defects. The warranty begins on the delivery date and applies worldwide.
Read more →Return policy›
Made-to-order pieces are not returnable after delivery once you have reviewed and expressly approved photos and a video of your finished piece before shipment, except if the piece arrives damaged or broken. This does not affect rights that cannot be excluded by law.
Other eligible pieces may be returned within 14 days of delivery for a refund of the piece price. They must be in as-new condition and in the original packaging; original shipping is non-refundable.
If you return an eligible piece simply because you do not like it or have changed your mind, you must pay the return shipping cost (the cost of sending it back to us). This applies to returns unrelated to quality defects, damage, incorrect items, or other errors by Hewn Earth.
Read more →Cancellation›
Cancel free within 24 hours of ordering. After production begins, cancellation is not possible because every piece is hand-tufted specifically for your order.
Read more →Transit damage replacement›
If your piece arrives damaged, we replace it at no cost. Contact care@hewnearth.com within 10 days of delivery with photographs.
Read more →The artist & the material
The style, translated into wool

Henri Matisse
French · Fauvism · modernism · 1869–1954
Why it works in wool
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Pineapples in a Basket — Version 02, interpreted in wool.
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Pineapples in a Basket — Version 01, interpreted in wool.
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Explore →The craft
Made one strand at a time.
New Zealand wool
Ethically sourced from small New Zealand farms known for their long-staple, carpet-grade wool — the only fibre that holds carved relief.
15+ hours per square metre
Every stitch is punched and carved by hand — no machines, no printing, no shortcuts.
Small studio, not a factory
Each piece is made by a small team, to order. Nothing is warehoused and nothing is mass-produced.
From Studio to Wall
Real pieces, made to order by our partner workshop in China. Every one approved by its owner from photos and video before it ships.
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Peacock, from painting to wool
Peacock, from painting to wool
Meet the artist
Meet the artist
Dragon, unwrapped
Dragon, unwrapped
Peacock, the final carve
Peacock, the final carve
Birds in flight, carved by hand
Birds in flight, carved by hand
Tufting an earthy abstract
Tufting an earthy abstract
Carving leaves and branches
Carving leaves and branches
Carving layered curves
Carving layered curves
How a piece is made
How a piece is made
On the frame
On the frame
Colourful shapes, tufted and carved
Colourful shapes, tufted and carved
Tracing galloping horses
Tracing galloping horses
Tufting the crimson ground
Tufting the crimson ground
Carving the horses
Carving the horses
Why Hewn Earth
More than an art print.
Sculptural 3D relief
Every piece is tufted at three or more pile heights, up to 25 mm, then carved by hand to catch light and shadow — never flat, never faded.
Photos + video approval before it ships
Every piece is hand-tufted for you. Before it leaves us, we email you photos and a video of your actual piece, and nothing ships until you approve it. If it is not right, we remake it.
Made to order, one of one
We only make what is ordered — no waste, no overstock, no two pieces exactly alike.
Signed by our studio
Every piece carries our studio mark on the back — a small label of authenticity.
Before you ask
Common questions
How long does production take?+
Each piece is hand-tufted to order by our partner workshop in China. Production takes 15 days. Sizes below L have an estimated shipping time of 4–7 days. Sizes L and above ship via international oversized freight, with an estimated transit time of 8–14 days after dispatch.
Can I order a custom size?+
Yes — select "Custom size" from the size drop-down and we will get in touch to confirm details and pricing.
Where is the wool sourced from?+
100% New Zealand wool from small farms known for long-staple, carpet-grade fibre. It is the highest-quality wool for tufting.
How do I care for it?+
Spot-clean with a damp cloth. Vacuum on LOW with no brush to refresh the pile. Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve colour.
Do you offer returns?+
Made-to-order pieces are not returnable after delivery once you have reviewed and expressly approved photos and a video of your finished piece before shipment, except if the piece arrives damaged or broken. This does not affect rights that cannot be excluded by law.
Other eligible pieces have a 14-day return window from delivery. Custom-size orders are final sale.
If you return an eligible piece simply because you do not like it or have changed your mind, you must pay the return shipping cost (the cost of sending it back to us). This applies to returns unrelated to quality defects, damage, incorrect items, or other errors by Hewn Earth.
Do you ship worldwide?+
Yes — DDP shipping (duty and tax included) to most countries, free on all orders.