How To Hang A Wall Scroll

Horizontal hanging scrolls are also very frequently used and a common form.

How to hang a wall scroll.

A scroll s hang cord at the top can. Hanging a wall scroll is a little less intuitive than hanging ordinary framed pictures and posters due to their unique shape but it couldn t be easier. Wall scrolls can add drama to your home or office decor. But there are some things that you should know and some steps that you should take to ensure the best presentation and long life of your new asian art.

Taking the time to plan and mark the placement of your art piece will save you time in the long run. Your wall scroll is going to look great when you hang it up on your wall. The hanging scroll provides an artist with a vertical format to display his art on a wall. Well you know what i use to hang my wall scrolls are the string that comes with it and a clear thumtack.

It is one of the most common types of scrolls for chinese painting and calligraphy. If yours didn t come with the string and plastic end clips then you should take it back. The hanging scroll is different from the handscroll in that the latter is not hung. Most pieces of traditional asian scroll art come with a small ribbon attached which is used to bind the rolled scroll.

Then while holding the scroll in position pin the wall scroll onto the wall by using a thumbtack on one of the 4 ears ideally starting with the ones at the top.