One should not hang carpets on the wall

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
I read that sometimes people hang silk carpets on the wall for deco. That this is source of sha. Is there any truth in this. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. There are some differences in opinion over this. But the differences are not on Feng Shui but rather based on `beliefs'.
2. The belief is that it is inauspicious to hang a carpet especially if it has been `used' before e.g. stepped on.
3. On the other hand, some find it acceptable to hang carpets. Especially `antique' carpets such as the Famous hand stiched Persian carpets.
4. It is my opinion, that there is really no harm to hang decorative carpets on the wall. They can be treated like any other piece of art. (Especially if they are rare pieces).
Where best, if they have red background, ideally they should be hung in the living room or in a `special' room. Red usually associated with Yang energy. Where possible try not to hang a red carpet on the South wall unless one is a weak Fire person.
5. Like curtains, they should be regularly `cleaned' and not left to collect dusts.
6. This is not Feng Shui: If you have a `hi-fi' room, the carpet can be placed in such as room. It will absorb echoes and excellent as a sound room to enjoy quality music or music played in a show room.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/7/99 12:57:07 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
I read that sometimes people
hang silk carpets on the wall
for deco. That this is source
of sha. Is there any truth in
this. Thanks.