Turning a pillowcase into wall art

Victakespics
Victakespics Posts: 3 ✭
edited October 8 in Design Questions

I recently bought this amazing hand-embroidered pillowcase on a trip to Mexico showcasing a bunch of vibrant, multi-colored birds (my apartment is full of bird-themed decor, I have an obsession). It's so delicate and interesting that instead of using it as a pillowcase, I want to showcase it on a wall instead, but I'm having trouble figuring out the best way to hang it! Should I frame it? Hang it like a tapestry with a wooden hanger? Would love any suggestions!

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  • wendy6983
    wendy6983 Posts: 11 ✭

    I used thumb tacks to attach mine to a simple piece of thin wood. Wrap each end of a coordinating cord ( tassels and beading a plus!)on each end of the wood loosely so that you can hang it from the middle on a tiny nail.

  • BlairDonovan
    BlairDonovan Posts: 67

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    YESSSS VICKY I LOVE THIS! i vote framing. a fashion tiktoker i follow framed like a fabric tapestry (you can see it in the background here) and i love how it looks with the white backdrop and a really thin, simple frame

  • DanielaAraya
    DanielaAraya Posts: 476 ✭

    The colors here are amazing!! Protect them at all costs and go with the frame 😍

  • ross08292773
    ross08292773 Posts: 4 ✭

    I would frame it in a white box frame

  • samsara003043
    samsara003043 Posts: 3 ✭
    edited October 15

    Hi, Vicky. That’s a wonderful textile! The colors and detail are gorgeous. I agree with the others that framing would be best, since the fabric isn’t long enough to hang with a wooden rod. I think either a simple black frame or better yet, any one of the bold colors such as red or violet would stand out on a wall and draw the viewer in. Thank you for sharing!

  • Victakespics
    Victakespics Posts: 3 ✭

    Thanks for all of these wonderful ideas! Will post an update once I get it framed!

  • GoddessOdd
    GoddessOdd Posts: 1 ✭

    Framing is an excellent plan, with one caveat. Make absolutely sure that the backing and framing material is acid free archival material. Fabric, especially natural white fabric, is very easily discolored by contact with the wrong material. It's worth paying extra for framing, because this is a beautiful piece. I was in charge of housekeeping for an historic residence, and saw first hand how quickly textiles can be ruined. Seeing old pieces spoiled because they'd been secured to cardboard or inexpensive matts.

  • DanielleBlundell
    DanielleBlundell Posts: 74

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    I'd frame it and float mount it in the frame. You could do a white wood frame on white matte for a really modern look, or warm it up with a blonde wood frame on a white matte.

  • carina6535
    carina6535 Posts: 1 ✭

    Beautiful

  • homiexpert
    homiexpert Posts: 6 ✭

    You know I totally get you. I have the weirdest bird fetish. My social media is filled with bird content, especially after I lost my beautiful pet to a horrible accident.

    Anyway, enough about me. This pillowcase looks so stunning. Framing is definitely a great idea, but only if the panels are a lighter shade, like pastel green or light brown. This will ensure that all those bright colours on the pillow do not get overshadowed by the frame. Example below.

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