For collectors
Artwork Care
Every KURU artwork is a living document of craft. With the right care, your piece will hold its beauty and structure for generations.
Light
Hand embroidery is sensitive to prolonged UV exposure, particularly silk and viscose threads. Display away from direct sunlight and strong artificial light. Near a window, use UV-filtering film or UV-protective glazing. Ambient or diffused LED with a UV filter is ideal; avoid halogen spotlights aimed at the surface.
Humidity and temperature
Keep the environment stable at 45–55% relative humidity and 18–24°C. Avoid air-conditioning vents, heaters and humidifiers, and do not hang on exterior walls, which carry damp and temperature swings. Basements and bathrooms are unsuitable. Keep the piece away from fireplaces, stoves, incense and candles. Smoke residue causes irreversible discolouration.
Handling
Handle with clean dry hands, or cotton gloves, to keep skin oils off the fabric and threads. Hold from the edges or backing rather than touching the embroidered surface. Never press, fold or bend the work.
Dusting
Dust with a very soft dry natural-bristle brush, stroking lightly in the direction of the threads, never rubbing. A hair dryer on its lowest, coolest setting held at least 30 cm away also works. Avoid feather dusters, which snag threads.
Never use liquid
KURU artworks should never be washed, wiped with a damp cloth, or treated with cleaning agents. Water causes dye migration, fabric distortion, loosened stitches and permanent damage to metallic threads. If a piece is exposed to moisture, do not apply heat. Lay it flat in a ventilated area and contact us immediately.
Framing
Use UV-protective museum-quality glass or acrylic, and an acid-free archival backing. The embroidered surface must not press against the glazing; acid-free spacers maintain the necessary gap. Allow the fabric to breathe within the frame. We can refer you to framers experienced with textile art.
Storage and transport
If storing, roll around an acid-free tube with the embroidered side facing outward, wrapped first in archival tissue. Never fold. Store cool, dry and dark in a breathable archival bag, never plastic. Check every six months for mould, insects or thread distortion. For transport, wrap in tissue then bubble wrap inside a rigid box, and never leave a piece in a hot vehicle.
Pests
Natural fibres attract moths and silverfish. Cedar blocks or lavender sachets placed near stored work, but not touching it, act as a deterrent; replace every six months. Avoid mothballs and chemical pesticides, whose vapours damage fibres. Inspect for small holes or unusual thread breakage, and isolate and seek a conservator if you suspect insect damage.
Provenance
Your Certificate of Authenticity
Each artwork arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, materials, artist details and a unique registration number. Store it somewhere safe and dry, as it establishes provenance and supports future valuation.
If a certificate is ever lost, contact us with your order details and we will issue a verified replacement.