Hanger ring with integral hook

A product comprising:

• an item for hanging, the item having a top edge and a plurality of spaced holes formed therein proximate the top edge, wherein at least some of the plurality of spaced holes are arranged in pairs, wherein between each pair of holes, therein is a slit formed through the item, the slit being defined by a linear center portion and first and second angled end portions at respective ends of the linear center portion;
• a hanger ring assembly comprising:
• a plurality of grommet backings including a set of first grommet backings and a set of second grommet backings, each first grommet backing being a split ring defined by a circular body with a first slot formed therein, each second grommet backing being a split ring defined by a circular body with a second slot formed therein;
• a set of first grommet bases that are configured to mate with the first set of grommet backings and a set of second grommet bases that are configured to mate with the second set of grommet backings, with the item disposed and captured therebetween, each of the first and second grommet bases being a split ring defined by a circular body with a slot formed therein, the circular body having a plurality of spaced protrusions that are configured for reception with the plurality of spaced holes of the respective first grommet backing and the second grommet backing;
• wherein each of the first grommet backing, the second grommet backing, and the grommet base surrounds one respective hole formed in the item with the first slot of each first grommet backings and the slot of each first grommet base being aligned with the first angled end portion of the slit and the second slot of each second grommet backing and the slot of each second grommet base being aligned with the second angled end portion.