What are French mats and when should hey be used?
French matting is a very old and treasured technique which few people today are still trained in. The mats are decorated with ink lines, powder panels and strips of marbled or handmade paper. A French mat can be used on any artwork and can give the piece a more antique or more traditional look; but they can also be used to emphasize a modern piece with some extra character. A proper French mat is done by hand and is a work of art in itself.
