A textile you do not need to cut
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A favourite cloth does not need to become a permanent upholstery project to belong in a room. Try enjoying it in a form that keeps its character intact.
Fold an ordinary washable textile neatly over a bench or place it beside a plain chair for a short trial. Notice where its pattern is easiest to see. Remove it again if it slides, catches or interferes with daily use.
Historic or valuable textiles need more careful handling, storage and display than an everyday throw. Seek conservation advice before mounting, cutting or cleaning them. A reversible experiment with an ordinary cloth is different from altering an heirloom.