Don Freedman 1970s Signed Fiber Art Wall Hanging – Trees & Wheelbarrow

Vintage fiber art wall hanging by Don Freedman, circa 1970s. The scene features a stylized landscape with bare trees, a rustic split-rail fence, and a wheelbarrow rendered in natural jute, sisal, and bamboo fibers. Freedman’s distinctive round clay medallion and copyright mark are located at lower right, confirming authenticity. A handwritten label with the artist’s name and original purchase note remains attached on the reverse.

A fine example of Freedman’s textural artistry and organic mid-century design, this piece captures the warm, earthy aesthetic characteristic of his studio work. Wall mountable and ideal for collectors of vintage modern craft or natural fiber art.

Artist Background & Context
Don Freedman (born 1937) is an American designer and fiber artist whose work flourished from the 1960s through the 1980s. His pieces, often created under his design direction and manufactured in limited production, merge hand-woven craftsmanship with sculptural textile relief. Freedman favored **natural fibers—jute, silk, cotton, bamboo, and wool—**and often incorporated found organic elements to evoke a sense of nature and warmth. Freedman’s works were sold through décor houses such as Tree Time Inc. and Interlude (Newark, NJ) and were part of a larger movement in California and East Coast modern interiors that valued texture and organic design. Pieces signed with his ceramic “DF” medallion are especially sought after among collectors of mid-century fiber art.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Fibers and bamboo elements are intact and secure; some minor fraying and tonal variations visible upon close inspection. Hanging cord present and functional.

Dimensions:
Overall: 18.5 x 25.5 inches (with rope)
Artwork: approximately 18 x 25 inches