The present invention provides a hanger (10) for an article. The hanger (10) comprises a holder (18) adapted to hold the article and a cover (11) for covering a portion of the article and being predominantly constructed of a rigid material. The cover (11) has at least two cover elements (12, 14) which are hingendly connected and which are movable between an open position and an operative position. The holder (18) is disposed inwardly from one of the cover elements (12, 14) such that in the operative position the holder (18) is positioned between the cover elements (12, 14) and, in use, likelihood of dislodgment of the article from the holder (18) is reduced. The hanger (10) also comprises a supporting means (20) connected to the cover (11) or to the holder (18) to permit hanging of the hanger (10).