{"product_id":"golden-gate-bridge-string-art","title":"Golden Gate Bridge String Art - 24x12 Nail and Thread Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Gate Bridge in nail and thread: two towers, the main cable sweeping between them, the deck below, wound in the bridge's own orange-red across a 24 by 12 inch board. It is the only non-Indian subject in our range, and it exists because we ship everything from San Ramon, a few miles from the bridge itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 inches wide x 12 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,875 g (approx. 4.1 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF board with nails and red thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India, signed by the artist Ekta Thakur Sharma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hooks fitted to the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives framed and ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of nails are driven into a wooden board along the outline of the image, and coloured thread is then wound between them, pass after pass, until the density of the crossings builds the picture. Nothing is printed and nothing is glued down. The shading you see is thread laid more or less thickly, which is why the surface changes as you move past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suspension cables are the hard part. Each one is a straight run of thread between two nails, and the curve of the main cable only appears because dozens of straight lines are laid at shifting angles - the same trick that makes string art of a bridge more convincing than string art of almost anything else. 1,875 g (approx. 4.1 lb) on a rigid 10 mm board, in landscape format at two feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove a media console, a desk, a bar cart or a hallway bench. The landscape shape suits the space over a sofa where a round piece would look stranded, and it is the natural gift for anyone who has lived in the Bay Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe other string art pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo more are made the same way, both 30 inches across: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/30-dia-handmade-ganesha-string-art-urli-utsav-nail-and-thread-wall-decor\"\u003eGanesha face\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/30-dia-handmade-om-aum-string-art-urli-utsav-nail-and-thread-wall-decor\"\u003eOm (AUM) wheel\u003c\/a\u003e. All three are signed by the artist, Ekta Thakur Sharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHanging it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooks are fitted to the back. Fix into a stud or a drywall anchor rated for the weight; a plain picture nail will not hold. Screws and wall anchors are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust occasionally with a soft dry brush or a low-suction vacuum brush attachment. Keep water and cleaning sprays away from the threads - they will mark and sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is the thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRed, close to the bridge's own international orange. It reads brighter in daylight and deeper under warm indoor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the image printed on the board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The board is the backdrop and every line you see is thread wound between nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it signed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each piece is signed by the artist, Ekta Thakur Sharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a thread come loose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe winding is tensioned and anchored on nails, so a single strand cannot unravel the piece. If a loop is knocked out of place it can be eased back with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1,875 g, about 4.1 lb - the lightest of the three string art pieces. A rated drywall anchor is enough; a plain picture nail is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an officially licensed Golden Gate Bridge product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is an original handmade artwork of a public landmark, with no affiliation to the bridge authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work as a leaving or relocation gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat is what most of them are bought for - people leaving the Bay Area, or arriving. It also does well as a corporate gift for Bay Area offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so measure your wall first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor hospitality, restaurants, stores or corporate gifting, email contact@urliutsav.com and we will quote you for a bulk order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Wall pieces travel flat in a rigid box with corner protection. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-handcrafted-wall-arts\"\u003eIndian Handcrafted Wall Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42331907063859,"sku":"threadart-goldengate","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/GoldenGate3.jpg?v=1740864244","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/golden-gate-bridge-string-art","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}