How do I hang a large tapestry?

Large textiles require even weight distribution across a supportive wooden batten or hidden support system rather than direct nailing. This prevents undue stress on the historic silk and wool fibres. Professional mounting ensures the piece hangs flat against the wall without distorting the warp and weft threads over time.

Where were Flemish tapestries made?

Flemish pieces originated in workshops across historical centres in Flanders, including towns like Audenaarde. These urban centres produced celebrated narrative and landscape works for European nobility. Master weavers in these workshops employed sophisticated dyeing and weaving techniques that defined the period style.

What is a verdure tapestry?

A verdure tapestry depicts a lush landscape filled with trees, leaves, flowers, and occasionally animals or architectural elements. These scenes were immensely popular for bringing natural scenery into interior spaces. They often utilise varied shades of green and earth tones created from natural dyes.