wall hanging

American  

noun

1. a tapestry, carpet, or similar object hung against a wall as decoration; arras.

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Etymology

Origin of wall hanging

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Cluttered with crude “dad humor” cartoons, sappy inspirational wall hangings and peeling travel posters, these intimate spaces are often artless.

From Los Angeles Times

In the guest room, a wall hanging composed of three separate weavings in a gingham check pattern is embroidered with a series of characters she based on her 5-year-old granddaughter’s drawings.

From Los Angeles Times

You could cover this opening with a large wall hanging or picture.

From Seattle Times

Arriving at the Landsby, a boutique hotel featuring minimalist Scandinavian design — lots of unfinished wood, macramé wall hangings and tiled fireplaces — one needn’t worry about getting lost.

From Los Angeles Times

A linen or cotton tea towels makes the perfect starter canvas, but you can work up to T-shirts, tablecloths or wall hangings.

From Seattle Times