This may be more work than you want to put into it,
but once untangled, you could thread each fringe knot
through thin, flexible nylon tubing to help keep the
fringe separated while stored.  If you get the
thin-walled clear kind, you could potentially display
it that way, as well.  You can get a selection of
sizes at local medical supply stores.

-Carlota

--- Jennifer Feik <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have several 19th century silk shawls with
> beautiful long fringe that has
> been
> severly tangled through the years.  Does anyone know
> a good trick to untangle
> the fringe without damaging it?  Also, are there any
> good tips for storage to
> keep the fringe from tangling?  All four sides are
> fringed so that if I roll
> it
> two sides stay nice but the other two get tangled.
> Thanks,
> Jennifer
>
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