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Curtain Tie Back Holders, Macrame Leaf Holdbacks in 6 Colors

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Item details Materials, dimensions, what is in the box

The curtain keeps falling shut because nothing is holding it open

A curtain panel without a tieback drifts closed within a day - across a reading chair, across the one window that actually gets morning light. The usual fix is a metal hook screwed into the wall trim, which is a real installation for a problem that should not need one.

These are curtain tie back holders that need no wall hardware at all: a length of braided cotton cord knotted into a long loop, with a solid wood bead that slides down to cinch the loop snug around a gathered panel, finished below the bead in a combed macrame leaf. Loop it around the curtain, slide the bead down, and the panel stays open. No hook, no screw, no wall mark.

They come in six real colorways - orange, brown, gray, black, white and sky blue - which puts this ahead of most rope curtain tie backs sold as one or two token shades. 100% cotton rope and a solid wood bead.

All six colorways side by side: orange, brown, gray, black, white and sky blue

What you get

  • One tieback per order. Each color is its own line item.
  • A braided loop, not a straight cord. The cord is worked in a flat braid along its full length, not left as plain twisted rope - visible in every close-up photograph.
  • A sliding wood bead. Our own feature callout names it "Adjustable Wood Bead": it sits at the neck where the loop meets the leaf and cinches the loop snug once it is wrapped around gathered fabric.
  • A combed macrame leaf. Below the bead, the cord ends are worked into a knot spine and combed out into a broad, pointed leaf - the same construction as the wall-hung pieces in this collection, built small.
  • Six colors, real names. Orange, brown, gray, black, white, sky blue - all six visible together in our own comparison photograph, not just claimed in an option list.

Dimensions, and what they mean on your curtain

We publish two figures on our own dimension diagram, both drawn as straight vertical measurements rather than traced around the loop's curve, so neither number inflates a curved path into a flat one.

Leaf height 12 cm / 4.7 in, per the same diagram
Leaf width In the photographs it reads close to as wide as it is tall - roughly a hand's span - but no figure exists to print.
Loop, relaxed circumference The loop is closed cord, not a cut length, and the bead's slide range is what actually sets the fit.
Material 100% cotton rope for the cord and leaf, solid wood for the bead - both labeled directly on our own macro photograph, not just claimed in text

Our dimension diagram: 35 cm / 13.7 in total length, 12 cm / 4.7 in leaf height

Macro of the wood bead and cord: solid wood bead, 100% cotton rope

How to use it

Gather the curtain panel by hand where you want it held, slip the loop over the bunched fabric, and slide the wood bead down toward the fabric until the loop cinches snug. The leaf hangs free below the bead as the visible part of the piece; the braided loop and the bead do the actual holding.

Orange tieback cinched around a gathered curtain panel, wood bead at the neck

We call this "gentle and secure" and it holds firmly without damaging the fabric - that is our own claim, not an independent test, and it makes sense for the sheer and mid-weight curtains shown in our photographs. It is not a substitute for a wall-mounted holdback on a heavy blackout or velvet panel, where the fabric's own weight works against a cord loop.

Specs · 9 rows
Total length 35 cm / 13.7 in
Leaf height 12 cm / 4.7 in
Material 100% cotton rope, solid wood bead.
Construction Flat-braided cord loop; a sliding wood bead at the neck; cord ends below the bead worked into a knotted, combed leaf
Colors Black, gray, sky blue, white, brown, orange
Quantity per order Every photograph shows one tieback on one panel.
Our own claim "Firmly holds without damaging the fabric" - our own claim, not independently tested
Brand Unbranded.

Picking a color

All six share the same construction and the same 35 cm length. The choice is purely the cord color, and our own comparison photograph is the most honest reference for how they actually look side by side.

Orange, brown. The two warm tones, photographed most often against cream and white curtains. Pick either next to rattan, oak, or a warm neutral room.

Gray, black. The two cool neutrals. Black reads graphic against a pale curtain; gray is quieter and sits closer to the fabric's own value.

White, sky blue. White nearly disappears against a white or cream panel, which suits a room that wants the function without the accent color. Sky blue is the one true departure from the neutral-to-warm run of the other five.

Brown and black tiebacks on two different curtains, showing the sliding bead close up

Where this actually earns its place

On a rental window first. As curtain tie back holders that need no wall hook, it solves the one curtain problem renters cannot drill their way out of - keeping a panel open - without a deposit-risking hole.

Second, as a curtain holdback replacement on a lighter panel already hung with clip rings or a rod pocket, where the sliding bead can cinch down without wrestling heavy fabric. It is not the right choice for a thick blackout drape - see the limits below.

Used this way it functions as real drapery tie back hooks without the hardware store trip.

Honest limits

  • It is filed as wall art, and it is not wall art. This product sits in the store's Handmade Fiber Wall Art collection, but its own category data, its own dimension diagram and every one of its photographs describe a curtain tieback. That is a merchandising placement, not a copy problem, and it is worth an owner's attention.
  • Every photograph shows a single tieback on a single panel. If you have two curtain panels to dress, plan to order the color twice rather than assume a pair.
  • "Firmly holds without damaging the fabric" is our claim, not a tested one. No fabric-safety testing or certification is published.
  • Only total length and leaf height carry numbers. If your curtain rod sits close to the window frame, check the 35 cm total length against your own gap before ordering.
  • No weight, no washing instruction. Dust or spot-clean.

Before you buy

Do I need to order two for one window?

Almost certainly, if the window has two curtain panels. Our data does not state a quantity per order, and every photograph shows one tieback holding one panel. Order the same color twice for a matched pair.

What is it made of?

100% cotton rope for the cord and leaf, and a solid wood bead.

How long is it, and does that include the leaf?

35 cm / 13.7 in total, measured from the top of the loop to the tip of the leaf.

Will it damage the wall or the curtain?

It uses no wall hardware at all - it loops around the curtain fabric itself. We call it "firmly holds without damaging the fabric," which is our own claim rather than an independent test, but there is no adhesive, no clip and no hook involved that could mark either surface.

Will this work on heavy blackout curtains?

It is not built or photographed for that. Every one of our images shows it on a sheer or mid-weight panel. A thick blackout or velvet drape carries more weight than a cord loop and sliding bead are shown handling here.

Why is this listed with the wall art instead of curtain accessories?

That looks like a merchandising placement rather than a product fact - its own category data and every photograph describe a curtain tieback, not wall art. Worth flagging to whoever manages the store's collections.

Can I use it as a small wall hook decoration instead?

The construction (cord, bead, and leaf) is the same build as this collection's wall-hung pieces. If you try it, you are improvising past what is documented here.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the materials, care and everyday use — no fine print.

are curtain tiebacks still in style?

Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch.

what is the difference between a curtain tieback and a holdback?

A curtain tieback. One length of cord knotted into a long loop with a apartment braided face. A round pale wooden bead slides on the loop and cinches it. Curtain hardware filed in a wall art collection.

is macrame out of style in 2026?

Macrame has staying power because it's a construction, not a print - the look changes with the cord color and finish rather than dating the way a printed pattern can. This piece leans into that: six real colorways (orange, brown, gray, black, white, sky blue) in 100% cotton rope and a solid wood bead, so you can pick a neutral that reads current with almost any curtain rather than a single "boho" shade that ages fast.

are macrame cords safe in a nursery?

Hang it well above the reach line and out of arm's reach of a crib or cot. The sliding wood bead is the real risk in a nursery - a loose, hard piece a toddler could pull free - not the cotton rope itself.

do curtain tiebacks damage curtain fabric?

No metal, no adhesive and no clamp - it's a soft cotton-rope loop cinched by a sliding wood bead, so there's nothing rigid pressing into the weave the way a metal claw-style tieback can. We call it "gentle and secure" on lighter curtains, though that's our own claim rather than an independent test, and we wouldn't rely on a soft cord loop to grip a heavy blackout or velvet panel the way it grips a sheer one.

what is a macrame leaf called?

It's built the same way as this collection's larger wall-hung pieces: the cord ends below the sliding wood bead are worked into a knotted spine and combed out into a broad, pointed shape most people just call a macrame leaf - there isn't a more technical trade name for it beyond that.

best housewarming gift under 30 dollars?

It arrives flat or rolled and needs one hook, so it is a gift that does not ask the recipient to assemble anything. There is a choice of option to make, so check what they would pick. Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch.

how do you stop curtain tiebacks from slipping down?

One length of flat-braided cotton cord is knotted into a long loop; a solid wood bead slides down the neck to cinch the loop snug around gathered curtain fabric. No separate hardware ships with it - the loop and bead are the whole mechanism.

what goes with gray curtains in a bedroom?

Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch. Against a curtain the leaf is roughly the width of a hand and the loop wraps a single gathered panel.

how do you clean a macrame curtain tieback?

Dust it with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting, working downward along the cord rather than against it.

what curtain tieback color works with blue walls?

The options are: black; gray; Sky blue; white. Match the cord to the softest thing in the room rather than to the paint, and the piece will read as part of the room instead of an object stuck on it.

are macrame tiebacks safe around cats?

Hanging cord is inviting to a cat. Hang it clear of anything a cat can climb, and expect a low fringe to be played with if it is within reach. It is photographed in a living room curtain.

how long does shipping take from small home decor shops?

It ships from our warehouse, and the delivery estimate shown at checkout for this product is the one to trust rather than a general rule of thumb for small home-decor sellers - transit times vary too much by destination to promise a single number here.

can you hang a macrame tieback on a door knob?

Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch. Curtain hardware filed in a wall art collection.

can you iron or steam macrame?

Hang it and leave it. Cord drops out under its own weight over a few days. Do not iron it: there is no fiber content published that would tell you a safe temperature.

boho curtain tiebacks for a nursery?

Yes. It is photographed in a living room curtain. Small. Against a curtain the leaf is roughly the width of a hand and the loop wraps a single gathered panel. No dimension is published anywhere.

what curtain tieback suits a small apartment window?

This one, given the numbers: at 35 cm / 13.7 in total length with a 12 cm / 4.7 in leaf, it's sized for a single gathered panel rather than a heavy pair of drapes, and it needs no wall hook or hardware - just loop it around the curtain and slide the bead snug. That combination suits a small window or a rental where you don't want to drill for a full-size holdback.

can curtain tiebacks be used for holiday decorating?

Yes - since it works by looping a cord around fabric or a bundle rather than mounting to a wall, it can cinch a bunch of garland, a stocking, or fabric on a backdrop stand the same way it cinches a curtain panel. It's still built and photographed as curtain hardware, so treat any other use as an improvisation rather than a documented one.

what boho decor works in a beige rental?

It is photographed in a living room curtain and in a bedroom curtain. Small. Against a curtain the leaf is roughly the width of a hand and the loop wraps a single gathered panel. No dimension is published anywhere.

is there a curtain tieback under 30 dollars that is not plastic?

What's fixed is the material: 100% cotton rope and a solid wood bead, not plastic, in six real colors (orange, brown, gray, black, white, sky blue), each 35 cm / 13.7 in long with a 12 cm / 4.7 in leaf.

How many options does this come in?

6. They are: black; gray; Sky blue; white; brown; orange. Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch.

Which option is the most neutral?

The cream or undyed option where there is one. The full list is: black; gray; Sky blue; white; brown.

Is there anything about this product I should know first?

Yes - despite showing up in a wall-art style browse, this is curtain hardware: a cord loop with a sliding wood bead and a macrame leaf, sized to hold one gathered curtain panel, not a piece meant to hang loose on its own on a bare wall.

What is the wood?

A solid wood bead. It's not a panel or dowel - it's a single round bead that slides along the cord loop to cinch it snug. Solid wood, not a composite or painted plastic look-alike.

Does it come with a hook or a nail?

No - nothing gets mounted to the wall with this piece at all. It loops around the gathered curtain fabric itself and cinches with the sliding wood bead, so there's no hook, nail, screw or adhesive to plan for either way.

Will it shed?

Cut cord ends shed a little at first and settle after a week or two. Vacuum the floor under it once and it stops being noticeable. Curtain hardware filed in a wall art collection.

Will it work in a rental?

Yes - it's built specifically for that. There's no wall hook, nail or hardware involved: you loop the cord around the gathered curtain and slide the wood bead down to cinch it, so the only thing touching your wall is whatever you already used to hang the curtain rod itself.

Is the price for one piece?

Every photograph shows one tieback on one curtain panel, so treat the price as for a single piece and order the same color twice if you need a matched pair for two panels.

What happens if it gets damp?

Cord holds onto moisture and dries slowly, so keep it off a bathroom wall and away from a kettle or a shower door. A cotton-rope loop that's been soaked is unlikely to hang as neatly afterward.

Is the color dyed all the way through?

The cord is dyed rather than printed, so the color runs through the strand rather than sitting on the surface. We don't have a light-fastness figure published for it, so treat direct, strong sun as a fading risk over time, the way it would be for any dyed cotton textile.

Is it safe over a radiator?

Keep it off a wall directly above a radiator or space heater, the same caution you'd use for any cotton-rope or fabric hanging.

Will it arrive creased?

Anything shipped folded arrives with fold lines, and this is no exception. Cord relaxes and drops out under its own weight within a few days on the wall or window; don't iron it, since heat on cotton rope can flatten the braid rather than smooth it.

Is it easy to post on to someone else?

Yes. It is light and it folds, so it goes in a padded envelope or a small box without a frame to protect. Six real color names, which is better than most of this batch.

Can it be hung outdoors for a day?

For a dry day under cover, yes. It is not rated for weather and damp cord takes a long time to dry, so it should not be left out overnight.

Why do similar pieces vary so much in price?

Cord weight, the amount of knotwork, and whether a piece is genuinely hand-tied account for most of the spread. This one is a simple build by comparison - a braided loop, one sliding bead, and a combed leaf - rather than a dense, heavily knotted piece, which is part of why it sits where it does.

What size is this curtain tieback exactly?

35 cm / 13.7 in total length from the top of the loop to the leaf tip, with the leaf itself accounting for 12 cm / 4.7 in of that. Both figures come from our own dimension diagram, measured as straight vertical drops rather than traced around the loop's curve.

Why is a curtain tieback listed in a wall art collection?

That looks like a merchandising placement rather than a product description issue. This item's own category data, its dimension diagram and every one of its photographs describe a curtain tieback, not wall art - worth a look from whoever manages the store's collections.

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