Tapestry wall hangings are beautiful artwork on cloth that is used to decorate walls. There are thousands of tapestry wall hangings available in a wide range of designs, colors and shapes. All of them are quite intricate in design and attractive to the eyes.
Since its origin, tapestry has influenced all types of people. It was the major textile art of the Europeans for several centuries, including the Medieval, Renaissance, and Arts and Crafts periods. Tapestry wall hangings have spread and earned popularity in diverse cultures across the world.
Tapestry wall hangings in ancient houses served the function of imparting warmth to the rooms. 14th and 15th church walls featured tapestry wall hangings depicting Bible stories. Aristocrats sported tapestry wall hangings on their walls as a mark of status and prestige. Even in the modern world, tapestry wall hangings have an enduring appeal for the artistic homemaker.
Tapestry wall hangings include those with floral, romantic, Gothic, and Renaissance themes, 11th century Bayeux tapestry, the Lady and the Unicorn series, and various other designs from the medieval ages. Contemporary wall tapestry features paintings of many modern artists. Other tapestry designs available are those that contribute a Victorian aura to one’s home decor.
A large number of tapestry wall hangings of traditional and classic European styles are available. Today, machines are also employed in the manufacture of these tapestries. However machine created tapestry cannot match the artistic dexterity of hand-woven ones. There are online stores offering a wide range of tapestry wall hangings of different designs and patterns. A variety of schemes and offers are provided by the dealers, from which one can choose a suitable one.
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