How do I hang a heavy tapestry?

Heavy framed pieces require secure wall fixings and sturdy picture hooks rated for the combined weight of the timber frame, glass, and textile. Professional installation is recommended for large panels to distribute the load evenly across wall studs. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the natural wool and silk fibres from fading and degradation over time.

Are these tapestries authentic antiques?

The selection includes genuine seventeenth and eighteenth-century Flemish and French fragments alongside later twentieth-century interpretations and regional pieces. Examining the textile weave, materials like wool and silk, and framing methods helps determine the period. Listings provide specific century attributions to guide collectors in identifying the age and origin of each individual wall hanging or panel.

What is a verdure tapestry?

A verdure tapestry depicts dense woodland scenes, foliage, and natural landscapes, often incorporating distant chateaux or animals. These landscape-focused wall hangings brought the outdoors into formal European rooms during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Fragments of these large panels frequently survive independently and appear mounted on linen or framed as distinct decorative elements.