Nyra Atelier · Porto
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Stories, guides and ideas from our atelier in Porto.
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6 min read
Handmade in Porto: inside Nyra Atelier
A quiet look inside Nyra Atelier in Porto: the hands that make each piece, the slow pace of the work, and how every wall piece reaches you.
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Behind the craft6 min read
Crochet bunny decor: the Nyra Bunny Family for grown-up shelves
Six handmade crochet bunnies, made in Porto as decorative collectibles for grown-up shelves. How they are made, where to place them, and how to care for them.
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Interiors7 min read
Wall hanging ideas for Scandinavian and Dutch interiors
Calm, natural wall hanging ideas for Scandinavian and Dutch homes: neutral palettes, wood and linen, one large textile above the sofa, plants, lamps and renter-friendly ways to hang.
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Interiors7 min read
Textile wall art vs framed prints: why texture changes a room
A framed print shows you an image. Textile wall art gives a wall surface, shadow and softness. Here is how texture changes the way a room feels, and how to live with it.
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7 min read
How to clean wool wall art: a gentle guide to handmade textile care
Handmade wool wall art asks for very little: a soft brush, the right wall and a little attention. A calm, practical guide to dusting, light, damp, moths and storage.
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Behind the craft6 min read
What is thread art? The story behind Cadence
Thread art turns wool and canvas into something you can almost hear. This is the story of Cadence, stitched by hand in Porto, line by line.
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AI setting · real pieceGuides9 min read
What size macramé wall hanging do you need?
Two-thirds of the furniture, 20 to 30 cm above it: the simple size rules for a macramé or textile wall hanging, with a chart in cm.
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Interiors10 min read
Large wall decor ideas: how to fill a big empty wall
One generous piece, chosen for its texture and hung at the right height, does more for a big wall than a crowd of small ones.
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Guides10 min read
How to hang a macramé wall hanging securely
Weigh it, read your wall, then two fixings and four steps: how we hang a large macramé piece on a wooden branch, level and secure.
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AI setting · real pieceGift ideas8 min read
Handmade housewarming gift ideas, by budget
Handmade gifts for a new home, by budget, from 39,90 € to a statement piece, with gift cards for when you don't know their taste.
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Interiors8 min read
What to hang above a bed: headboard wall ideas
How wide and how high to go above a 140, 160 or 180 cm bed, seven headboard wall ideas, and how to hang safely where you sleep.
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AI setting · real pieceInteriors9 min read
What to hang above a sofa: 12 ideas beyond framed art
Twelve ideas for the wall above your sofa, from macramé and thread art to mirrors and shelves, with the width and height rules that make them work.
