Handwright Gallery & Framing

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Handwright Gallery & Framing offers unique picture framing, original artwork, fine art restoration, archival printing from digital files, & graphic design services. Nestled in the heart of downtown New Canaan, Handwright Gallery & Framing is a full-service picture framing and art gallery that caters to both small town and big city clients alike.

A Tabletop Display Case. Never underestimate the power of putting your favorite object into a museum-grade acrylic box. ...
08/27/2026

A Tabletop Display Case. Never underestimate the power of putting your favorite object into a museum-grade acrylic box. It makes your tabletop a showstop.




A little color, a little geometry, and a lot of personality. We framed this work by Michael Stokoe with a red profile th...
08/20/2026

A little color, a little geometry, and a lot of personality. We framed this work by Michael Stokoe with a red profile that picks up the warmth of the artwork without competing with it.

Sometimes the right frame is simply the one that knows when to follow the lines.

Diplôme. Diploma. شهادة. Diplom.Different languages.One achievement.These beautifully preserved diplomas from the early ...
07/09/2026

Diplôme. Diploma. شهادة. Diplom.

Different languages.
One achievement.

These beautifully preserved diplomas from the early 1900’s remind us that education has always connected people across cultures and generations. A diploma is more than paper. It represents years of dedication, sacrifice, and hope for the future.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your diploma is tomorrow’s heirloom.




These Norwegian meerschaum pipes are small objects with a long cultural memory. Meerschaum, a soft white mineral also kn...
04/16/2026

These Norwegian meerschaum pipes are small objects with a long cultural memory. Meerschaum, a soft white mineral also known as sepiolite, has been prized since the 18th century for its ability to absorb oils and deepen in color over time. With use, each pipe develops a patina that is entirely its own, shifting from pale ivory to warm amber and deep honey tones. No two ever age the same.

While meerschaum is most closely associated with Central and Eastern Europe, its reach extended north, where Scandinavian makers embraced both its function and its sculptural potential. Norwegian pipes often reflect a quieter restraint in design, letting form and material speak without excess.

Framing these pieces was about honoring that evolution. Set against a restrained backdrop and housed in a gold frame, the warmth of the metal draws out the tones earned through years of use. What was once held in the hand now lives on the wall, preserved not as a relic, but as an object still carrying the imprint of time and touch.

A different kind of portrait.




THE FRAMING OF AN HERMÉS CARRÉIn 1937, to mark its 100th anniversary, Hermès introduced its first silk carré (carré mean...
04/09/2026

THE FRAMING OF AN HERMÉS CARRÉ

In 1937, to mark its 100th anniversary, Hermès introduced its first silk carré (carré meaning
“square” in French) titled Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches. Designed by Robert Dumas, a
member of the Hermès family, this debut established what would become one of the house’s most
enduring and celebrated creations.

Since then, the classic Hermès carré has measured 90 x 90 cm (with additional formats produced
over time) and can take up to eighteen months to complete, from initial design to final printing.
Each scarf may feature between twenty and forty colors, all individually hand-mixed and applied
using traditional silk-screen printing techniques. The silk is sourced in Brazil, woven in Lyon,
France, and finished with hand-rolled, hand-stitched edges: hallmarks of Hermès craftsmanship.

Often regarded as works of art, Hermès scarves are also preserved and displayed as such. Because
silk is a delicate textile, special care is required in its presentation. Before being placed within a
frame, each carré is carefully hand-mounted using hundreds of precisely positioned pins to gently
support and tension the silk. Spacers are incorporated to prevent contact with the glazing, allowing
the fabric to breathe and preserving its natural drape. Finally, museum-grade UV-protective glass
is used to safeguard the scarf ’s luminous dyes, which are as beautiful as they are light-sensitive.

The result is a refined, archival presentation; one that honors both the artistry of the design and
the craftsmanship behind it.





Address

93 Main Street
New Canaan, CT
06840

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12039667660

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