Rigging and de-rigging stage drapes requires three people - one to support the ladder, one atop the ladder attaching or detaching the drape, and another on the floor holding the drape, as it is too large for one person on the ladder alone. Both floor assistants must wear helmets in case of falls or dropped objects. To de-rig, the attaching strings are pulled apart from one end to the other. When rigging, the center string is first attached to the rigging bar by tying a bow with the two fabric pieces.