Care of Textile Art
Art work made from textiles has the potential to keep its colour and integrity for many years with regular maintenance.
About four times a year, gently dust the surface with the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Open the side duct of the wand to reduce strong suction. If soiled, try gently rubbing with a damp cloth. Washing by hand or machine, or dry cleaning are not recommended.
For transport or short term storage, wrap in plastic. Fabric needs to breathe, so do not seal in plastic for more than a month.
For extended storage, wrap the work in a clean sheet or pillow case, and keep it out of dampness and excessive temperatures.
As with any other art work, do not hang the work in direct sun. If it is to hang in an excessively smoky or dusty environment, consider an acrylic cover or traditional mounting with glass. Consult any fine art gallery for options.