Adding texture through the use of different organic materials, such as metal, plant and animal fibers and of course wood products, can elevate your design esthetic. These types of textures can add contrast and another dimension to your decor, much like artwork you hang on your walls. Not to mention, the multifunctional aspect of some decor pieces. Below, see some of my personal pieces that I have incorporated into my Southwestern Boho esthetic:

Plant based textiles

Usually made of cotton, coir, hemp, linen or ramie. Here on my bedroom wall, I found a beautiful cotton blend table runner with a pretty tassel detail to hang along with a woven basket with the same color connection. The Aztec type design went along with my Southwestern Boho style.

Embellishments

In adding texture, I look for tassels, fringe or needlework on throws or blankets to give an otherwise plain piece of furniture, some balance.

Woven Textiles

Animal Based Textiles

Textiles made from this fiber usually come from the fur or skin of an animal. I purchased this small cowskin from a Native American seller in GA who uses all of the parts of the animal to promote sustainability.

Metal Texture as artwork

This piece was given to me and I immediately saw it as a woven metal piece of art to hang!

Southwestern Boho ideas for your home!

IWALYA Gold Fruit Bowl for Kitchen Counter Decor

Teetookea Metal Wire Fruit Bowl, Iron Arts Fruit Storage Baskets for Kitchen Counter, Countertop, Home Decor, Table Centerpiece Decorative

Southwest Native American Throw Blanket, Indian Tribal Aztec Sherpa Blanket Geometry Pattern Travel Couch Bed Plush Blanket (51″x59″).

44″W × 47.2″L Macrame Wall Hanging Boho Chic Woven Tapestry-Cream Beige Bohemian Tassel Art Cotton Rope Woven Large Wall Decor 

OMA Native American Wall Art Sun Mask for Fortune & Luck Wall Hanging Decor Hand Crafted Solid Wood

Final thoughts…

These are just a few of the items that can turn your decor into a home full of textures and textiles. Wooden pieces, woven wall hangings and beautiful soft throws are just the beginning of your desert oasis. Certainly these items can turn your Southwestern Boho home, or your own personal design into an artist’s retreat! If you see any of my personal items you would like to purchase, let me know and I will forward you the information where I purchased them. The options are endless, get busy and design!