Process

The treatment process included many steps:

  1. Research and consult with scholars

  2. Materials analysis and documentation

  3. Develop treatment plan

  4. Before-treatment photography

  5. Secure powdery and flaking paint

  6. Remove secondary textile and vacuum back

  7. Reduce dirt and grime from non-design areas

  8. Flatten folds and frayed edges

  9. Prepare rigid support for display and storage

  10. Stitch painting to rigid support

  11. After-treatment photography

Treatment
Process