Passepartout

Passepartout is a French term referring to a cardboard or paper frame used around a photograph or artwork to enhance its presentation and provide a visual separation from the border of a mat or frame. It serves both aesthetic and protective purposes, highlighting the centered image and preventing direct contact with framing materials. In framing, passepartouts can also add an elegant or finished look to artwork, and they are available in various colors and thicknesses to complement different styles. Essentially, a passepartout is a decorative border that elevates the display and preserves the piece’s integrity.