Framing a saree border or textile
How we stitch fabric onto linen without glue, so a family piece can be enjoyed and still kept safe.
Hanging a gallery wall at home
Spacing, height and the paper template trick we use to hang a group of works without extra holes.
A wall of several framed works can look calm or cluttered depending on the spacing, not on the art. Here is how we hang groups for customers in Puducherry.
Start with the centre line. In most homes the centre of the group should sit about 150 cm from the floor, roughly eye level. Above a sofa, leave 20 to 25 cm between the top of the sofa and the bottom frame.
Keep the gaps even. We use 5 to 8 cm between frames for small works and up to 10 cm for larger ones. Even gaps matter more than matching frames. A mix of teak, black and gilt can look good together if the spacing is consistent.
Before making any holes, trace each frame on kraft paper and cut out the shapes. Tape them to the wall with masking tape, mark where the hook will go on each, and live with it for a day. Move pieces around until the wall feels balanced. Then drill through the paper and peel it away.
Use two hooks for anything wider than 50 cm, so it stays level. On old Puducherry walls of lime plaster, drill gently and use plastic plugs. If you would rather not do it yourself, our team hangs any group free within the town.
