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Art Gallery of South Australia Custom hand woven black, dark green and gold silk basket gimp to conceal the upholstery nails. ~~~ Few tradesmen today have the detailed knowledge of traditional upholstery skills which developed over centuries of experience that passed from father to son at a time when trades were time honoured and carefully guarded for the benefit of future generations. Hand stitched rolled edges, so necessary to achieve the original profile of an upholstered chair can never be achieved with foam mouldings introduced for the sole purpose of saving time and cost. The shape of the upholstery must enhance the line of the frame intended by the original designer if the perfect harmony of the piece is to endure. The fewer times a piece is re-upholstered, the less damage is likely to a frame which deteriorates with constant removal and renailing, perhaps also weakened by centuries of use and other ravages of time. Done correctly once, and properly cared for, even delicate silks, properly upholstered will last for a very long time. Horsehair stuffing, natural webbing, linen thread and other materials not commonly seen today, are important in the recreation of period upholstery as they have the right resilience and support for the finished fabric to follow. Change from such materials inevitably is introduced to save time and cost, seldom for genuine improvement. |
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