3 Easy Steps To Maintain Tapestries By TheNanoDesigns.com

Displaying tapestries or wall hangings in bright or direct sunlight will cause fading and also damage fibre. A good way to lessen light damage is to draw curtains or blinds in the room where the hanging is located whenever the room is not in use. UV filters can also be fitted to windows.

It is very important to avoid straining when displaying tapestries and wall hangings, so proper support is essential. Evenly distributed weight along the hanging can be achieved by sewing a piece of Velcro along one edge and then mounting the other side on a wand which can be fixed to the wall. (If the wall hanging is fragile or valuable or you have any concerns about damaging it, then always seek professional help.)

Ideally tapestries and wall hangings should be mounted slightly away from the wall to avoid possible damage from moisture or dampness, and for the same reason it is best to hang them on an internal wall. Tapestries and wall hangings should ideally be lined, and finally do not mount them directly above a radiator or close to bright spotlights.


Maintaining Your Tapestry
Your tapestry is a fine qualtiy woven product that will last many years. Over time, any woven product may fade, which many feel adds to its beauty. To avoid this, simply avoid having your tapestry in direct sunlight for long periods of time. You may also dry clean your tapestry about every four years.

Cleaning Your Tapestry
Your jacquard woven tapestry can be cleaned once or twice a year using a vacuum with an upholstery attachment. Your tapestry is 100% cotton. To remove any stains, we recommend dry cleaning to maintain and protect the beauty of your tapestry. For spot cleaning, you might use a gentle fabric cleaner like Woolite. Always test first in a small area that won't be noticed.

Hanging Your Tapestry
Your tapestry has either a rod sleeve or loops sewn into the top of the tapestry for the hanging rod. Just slide the rod through the sleeve or the loops and place on the hanging brackets provided with the rod. Some of our smaller tapestries do not come with hanging brackets. In this case, you'll need to purchase an adjustable curtain rod bracket at any local hardware or curtain store.