Carol Neff
Grumbler
This is a new one for me! Someone called and asked if we would be able to frame an Oriental Rug. I'm sure it's possible, but I wouldn't know where to start. Any Suggestions?
Question Frame an Oriental Rug
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FramerDave
PFG, Picture Framing God
It's possible.
First things first:
Age?
Size?
Fringe?
Silk, wool, other?
Relative value?
First things first:
Age?
Size?
Fringe?
Silk, wool, other?
Relative value?
CLovely
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
We did a small one once (2 1.2 by 3 /2 feet) Sew mounted long edge (edge without fringe) through matboard into coroplast; shadowboxed, with pexi. Fringes flopped down but cust did not care. Good luck.
Carol Neff
Grumbler
Specifics
The rug is about 3 1/2 feet in diameter, it was recently made in China, it's made of 100% silk, and it does have a fringe.
The rug is about 3 1/2 feet in diameter, it was recently made in China, it's made of 100% silk, and it does have a fringe.
You sew the piece with very small "x" stitches onto rag mat, depends on the thickness, you may need to "stretch" the fabric a little bit, make sure that the strength is distributed evenly, otherwise it may look fine flat, but the surface of the piece will become wavy when its hung, try to find where the right points are with pins first, test it in hanging position.
Or you can use non-rusting pins, secure them with corflute / corrugated polypropylene backing substrate.
Some textile conservators use small rare earth magnets on both sides, if the fabric is light and delicate.
Or you can use non-rusting pins, secure them with corflute / corrugated polypropylene backing substrate.
Some textile conservators use small rare earth magnets on both sides, if the fabric is light and delicate.
Pangolin
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
I know these things CAN be framed, but a better approach is to sew it to some Z-bar type hanger and hang it directly on the wall. Things like wall-hangings loose a lot of their texture and visual interest when you put glass or plexi over them!
LeCorb, your instruction sound like they are meant for a small lightweight fabric. This is a 3.5 foot RUG.
:kaffeetrinker_2: Rick
:kaffeetrinker_2: Rick
Depends on the thickness of the material, I have seen much larger textile works preserved that way.
If it is really heavy you may want to consider a velcro and stretchers combination. You need to sew the rug onto a piece of heavy fabric, stretch the backing fabric onto a strong timber canvas, match the thread colors to the textile in various areas. Stripes of velcro can be used as edge supports. You can also use metal rod or strips with back pockets.
If it is really heavy you may want to consider a velcro and stretchers combination. You need to sew the rug onto a piece of heavy fabric, stretch the backing fabric onto a strong timber canvas, match the thread colors to the textile in various areas. Stripes of velcro can be used as edge supports. You can also use metal rod or strips with back pockets.
Carol Neff
Grumbler
Thank you all for your responses...you've been very helpful!