The way we handle projects of this kind is we sew small pieces (4 or 5) of leather strips on the backside of the rug equally apart from each other to form loops big enough for the rod to pass through them. We then simply insert the rod through the loops. The attachment to the wall must be carefully done in order for the rod to be able to withstand the weight of the rug. This method will let the rug breath and leaves no marks on the wall over extended periods of time. We will be glad to send a short article about this specific method to anyone who might be interested.

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Oriental Rugs, Persian Carpets: Using them as a wall hanging

You have purchased the Oriental or Persian rug of your dream and you just think it is too nice, or perhaps too fine, to be laid on the floor and exposed to regular wear and tear. Maybe you just want to display it more effectively by hanging it on the wall. In fact, there are certain patterns that look much better on a wall than on a floor, such as designs of a vase with flowers in it, or motifs of animals, pictorial motifs, fine silk pieces, or any pattern that does not show points of symmetry. The latter are normally patterns that look right from one end, but every detail of the pattern would look upside down when you look at the rug from the opposite end (often called one-way designs). Whatever the case may be, you should know that a finer and lighter piece of rug would make a more suitable wall hanging. Not only it will appear more straight on the wall, a relatively light piece will exert less pressure on its foundation. Following is the safest way of hanging a rug on the wall, as far as we at Rug Firm can recommend:

Have a local rug dealer that is capable of doing repair work on rugs sew a strip of strong fabric or leather (about 2 inches wide and 4 inches long) at equal intervals of about 10 inches apart alongside the top of the rug forming loops of equal size. This is of course done from the backside of the rug. Do it yourself if you are good at this type of work. Pass a circular wood (or metal) rod through the pocket, making sure that the rod is at least a couple of inches longer than the width of the rug. Then attach the rod to the wall brackets that you have already inserted into the wall. Take your time and do your measurements very carefully. The equal intervals between the loops of about 10 inches can be reduced for heavier pieces. At the end, push the fringe on the top side of the hanging to the back of the rug and hide them there so they do not cover the rug itself.

Hanging a rug in this manner distributes the pressure over its foundation. Maintaining a distance between the rug and the wall not only looks good but also ensures that the rug is free to breathe. However, every six months or so, take the rug off the rod and lay it flat on the floor for a week before you hang it up again in order to help the fibers spring back into their original shape. Never use nails or screws to fix a rug into the wall, nor should you hang a rug from its fringe. These incorrect methods can cause serious damage to your rug. A good lighting will provide a beautiful exposure for the rug, but try to avoid direct sunlight as it can fade your rug over time. Remember this process is reversible, and you can take the fabric off easily should you decide to use your rug on the floor at a later time.