We often get questions about the best ways to showcase Asafo Flags.
Here are some recommendations for displaying in your space:
Mounted Custom Stretcher
Mounted textiles offer a gallery-like presentation, perfect for displaying intricate patterns and designs, enabling the full appreciation of the flag's texture, weave, and craftsmanship.
The mounting process is usually reversible without damaging the textile, enabling future conservation efforts or re-mounting. Flags mounted on stretchers tend to be lighter and more portable than those framed under glass.
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Classic Framing with Glass
A traditional frame with UV-protective glass is a timeless choice that shields the flags from environmental pollutants, dust, and debris. Framing also accentuates the flags' intricate designs, textures, and patterns.
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Dowel Rod / Tabs
To display a flag with tabs at the top using a dowel rod, select a rod slightly longer than the flag's width and sturdy enough to hold its weight.
Gently thread the dowel rod through the flag's top tabs, ensuring the fabric hangs smoothly without bunching. You can add decorative finials or end caps to each end.
Hang the dowel on the wall using hooks, brackets, or a cord, ensuring it is level. Alternatively, suspend the dowel with a string or rope tied to each end.
This arrangement provides a clean, professional display for your flag.
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Wall Pins / Hooks
Opting for acid-free pins is also an excellent alternative for displaying Asafo flags, as it helps preserve the fabric without inflicting damage over time.
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We collaborate with an independent specialist conservator based in London who expertly mounts textiles on a wood/canvas backing without using glass.
Some of our clients have also utilized London-based framers: Picture Framer in Hackney - www.londonpicturecentre.co.uk Frame London in Islington - www.framelondon.com
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