The most traditional way is to purchase a tapestry rod and brackets and hang the tapestry from the rod. Purchasing a rod that fits your tapestry size is simple. Just purchase a tapestry rod that allows for at least two inches on either side of the tapestry so it doesn't look crowded on the rod. Another way to mount your wall tapestry is to frame it. This may sound strange, but some small tapestries look fabulous mounted on the wall and framed. To frame your tapestry, all you need to do is purchase a deep frame - for some thick tapestries you may need to find a shadowbox frame - that is four to 6 inches larger than your tapestry all the way around. Then, you can get matting for it if you want, or you can purchase a sheet of colored canvas to put behind the tapestry. When you buy matting or canvas, make sure to choose a neutral color that is in the tapestry. For example, if you have a wall tapestry to mount that is predominantly red, gold and sage green, then it would be advisable to purchase matting or canvas with either a light gold shade or a cream shade to match the tapestry without taking anything away from it.

If you don't have a rod or a frame, you can always mount your wall tapestry flush against the wall. It is not advisable to hang the tapestry right up against a wall because you need some amount of air circulation to get behind the tapestry to avoid mold forming. Moisture can easily get trapped behind the tapestry and cause rotting of the warp threads. A fantastic and inexpensive way of mounting your tapestry to your wall is to go to your local hardware or home improvement store and purchase a long thin slat of wood. Do not use pine wood or any other sap producing wood--this will stain and damage your tapestry. Go for a piece of wood that is 1 to 2 inches thick, and about an inch shorter than your tapestry. That way, when you hang the tapestry, there is no wood sticking out or visible on either side of the tapestry. The next step is to flip your tapestry over and consider the backing and rod pocket. Most tapestries come backed with lining and a tunnel for hanging your tapestry. On the tunnel, mark with a pencil at 2 inch intervals along the pocket. Start 1/2 inch in from the ends. Then you can start to tack the tapestry to the wood. You can find special tacks just for tapestries, but you can use any number of things from extra large thumbtacks to small carpenter nails. Just try to stick with something that has a single piercing surface. Keep in mind that if you ever need to remove the tacks, you don't want to ruin your tapestry in the process. Next, you drill two L brackets into your wall where you want to hang the tapestry, and then drill the wood to the brackets. This look is clean and perfect for small spaces, since tapestry rods take up more space than the wood slat method.

I truly hope this article was helpful to those of you who need advice on mounting wall tapestry.