The easiest way to hang a tapestry is to use a rod and most tapestry are woven with a open slot made to keep the edge flat and evenly distribute the weight. The bigger and heavier ones need the rod to be sturdier to handle the weight and the mounting brackets. Then once the rod is positioned you can slide the tapestry onto the rod and make sure that it is centered. You can first measure the wall and outline the place for the hanging to guarantee the center mark. According to the measurement you can fasten the brackets onto the wall and hang the rod. The rods should be affixed to the brackets at the exit point on each side of the tapestry. The tapestry will appear to be floating if hung properly.
Another method of hanging a tapestry is with Velcro. You can sew a wide strip of Velcro on the edge of the tapestry and stapled the strip to a heavy-duty piece of board. Never use any glue because it may cause a chemical interaction with the tapestry. The board should then be mounted to the wall and the tapestry hung by secured the Velcro in place with the strip on the board. Medium sized tapestry looks great when hung this way.
Smaller tapestry wall hangings can be put in a frame or stretched for an illusion effect. You can even place some in shadow boxes to make them even look more animated. Older tapestry creations are kept under glass to avoid any discoloration by the sun. Also check your tapestry hangings for sign of insect attack.
You have to choose an appropriate wall for the size tapestry you will like to hang. Consider the shape of the room and how many available walls are in that space. You don’t want to hang large horizontal tapestry in a room with many doorways and not a lot of open space. A vertical tapestry works better in this area. Small tapestry hangings will make a long hallway spectacular. A small kitchen area could accommodate a long horizontal tapestry hung high on the wall. If there is a lot of open space on the walls like in a bedroom or a den, a larger tapestry could be the background for the couch or bed. You can paint the other walls a contrasting color for your choice of tapestry. An accent wall is great ideal for a large tapestry hanging.
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Check out Jeff Smith's Tapestry Throws and Tapestry Rugs for more information.
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