Tapestry care

Wall tapestries require little maintenance after they have been set up in your home.

But there are some tips that will help you to make sure that your tapestries will maintain their superb beauty for a lifetime.

They will continue to exude their amazing beauty and charm for as long as you need, to continue to enchant you and your guests.

Where should I hang my tapestry?

You may place your tapestry in a location that’s not exposed to direct sunlight for the entire day, if you want to avoid fading of the tapestry.

Most walls in the home will now have this problem of excessive sunlight.

Just check that the wall where you’ll hang your tapestry is shaded for some or most of the day.

Also, choose a location that is neutral in terms of excessive heat or moisture.

Lounges, studies, halls and bedrooms are ideal locations for tapestries. Here, you and your guests tend to take more time to admire your art tapestries.

Kitchens and bathrooms on the other hand may cause moisture retention in the tapestry due to their heat and moisture levels.

Will my tapestry fade with time?

Being a fabric art, tapestries may fade over time, though depending on the situation, this may take decades before this happens.

However, keep in mind that some people actually prefer a slightly faded appearance of a tapestry as it’s in keeping with their style and character.

So it’s not a big issue, and if you prefer to avoid fading, choose a location that has low levels of direct sunlight.

How do I remove a crease of curl in the tapestry?

If you need to remove a crease or curl in your tapestry before hanging a tapestry, you can use an iron on the back of the tapestry, but always use a cloth between the iron and the back of the tapestry.

Only use a low to medium heat, and you may use steam.

Alternatively, when you hang your tapestry, you can insert a rod on the base of the tapestry to help it to hang in a flatter manner.

See this article on how to hang a tapestry for more details.

How do I clean a tapestry?

To clean your tapestry, simply use a soft brush on its surface.

As a second option, you can use a drapes vacuum cleaner instead.

As a third option, and only if absolutely necessary, you can dry clean a tapestry, but try to use one who has had experience with tapestries.

So there you go.

A tapestry requires a little bit of care when setting up, and the occasional maintenance as needed.

By following these simple instructions, you’ll have a lifetime of enjoyment from your tapestries.

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