Acquiring an oriental rug is a huge investment. The thought of owning a piece of a culture that far exceeds your own by centuries and have it displayed on your wall is really an achievement. The exquisite beauty, the timelessness of the piece and the excellent artwork, and also the many hours that went into creating this rug makes it quite valuable. Displaying this oriental rug on your wall makes a dramatic statement.

Persons whom decide to hang their oriental rugs instead of placing them on the floor, do the rug justice. It’s as though they are paying homage to the sacredness of owning such a beautiful work of art. They are also protecting the rug as not to let it be damaged by traffic on the floor.

 

The Recommended Oriental Rug for Hanging

Silk and woolen rugs are most common. Silk oriental rugs are better suited for hanging, though that is not to say woolen rugs cannot be hung. Silk rugs are lighter while the wool rugs are much heavier and will warp if not hung correctly. Mounting a rug takes quite an amount of skill and you may choose to use a professional to do this job. If you will do the work on your own, then you need to do some research.

Types of Hanging Methods to Choose From

· Velcro attachment wall hanging

· Cotton casing with a rod

· Wooden mounting frame wall hanging

· Either method is workable, but you must be able to ensure your rug is hung properly, as it will warp and become misshapen.

 

 Hanging with a Velcro Attachment

· Sew the fuzzy part of the Velcro on the back of the rug by hand.

· Using sturdy strips of wood, staple or glue the rougher side of the Velcro to the wood

· Nail the wood to the wall at the required height to allow proper hanging of the rug

· Secure the end of the rug with Velcro attachment to the wooden end, taking care to secure properly

· Depending on the weight of the oriental rug you are hanging, you will need the correct size Velcro for the job.

Hanging with a Cotton Casing and Rod

· Prepare a tube-like cotton casing one-inch shorter on either side of the rug you choose to hang

· Ensure the casing is wide enough to accommodate the rod used to hang the rug

· Using a color, cotton thread to match, or close enough in color to the rug; hand-sew the casing along the edge/back of the rug making stitches that accommodate every two threads of rug to fasten the casing

· Fasten sturdy curtain rod hooks on the wall to hang the rod after the rug has been mounted

· Insert rod into casing and hang rug

· For a finer or more unique look you can use decorative finials to give that added flair.

 

Hanging with Wooden Mounting

· Make a wooden frame sturdy enough to handle the weight of the Oriental Rug you wish to hang

· Stretch a piece of canvas fabric over the frame to act as a secure surface to accommodate the rug.

· Mount Rug to frame by using color threads that match the rug to sew rug to canvas backing, so as not to have a contrasting effect

· Fasten picture hooks to the wall and hang frame with the rug. This will give the rug a flush effect while hanging.

 

Because oriental rugs are of a certain weight, it is not advised you let the rug hang continuously. It is recommended you occasionally take them down and allow them to lay flat on the ground for a few weeks; this will let the rug return to its original shape.