When decorating your home, it can often be fun to mix in elements from the past If you enjoy mixing a touch of history into your home decorating schemes, why not try adding a bit of medieval flavor...

For literally eons, Tapestry Art has been created within many cultures around the globe Tapestries have been used to adorn some of the most important buildings in history, the castles of Kings and Queens, Cathedrals, and the homes of affluent Noblemen and women...

Since ancient times Tapestries have been used to adorn homes and important buildings Many historians believe Tapestries even covered the walls of the famous Parthenon in Greece...

Scenery and landscapes have always been highly popular subjects for Tapestry Art Ancient ruins, sculptured archways, castles and forest scenes, all of this is available for you to enjoy as Tapestry Art...

We, as humans have an inbuilt curiosity in the world around us A curiosity which drove the first man to the end of the world, a world everyone previously believed to be flat...

Tapestries were produced in Europe from around the twelfth century, when it is believed, the art of weaving was introduced from the East...

The transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance period showed subjects in which details of the two periods were mixed...

The Middle Ages featured a class distinction more clear cut than any before or since From the throne of the absolute monarch down to the lowliest serf, each level had distinct advantages and limitations...

Chenille is a form of weaving that results in one of the softest textures of all Tapestries made from chenille require delicate handling, but are tactilely interesting and more touchable than any other type of tapestry...

The luxuriousness of tapestries enhances any type of home décor, instantly transforming a plain wall into a doorway...

Tapestries have been around for centuries; they’ve been used as shrouds, blankets, bed curtains, robes and upholstery...

The combination of the decorative arts with literature and creative writing has led to many classical stories and novels themed around a painting or artefact...

Europe has been a major source of tapestry art since the Middle Ages, when these decorative wall hangings served as a pictorial history of the times...

Some of the most exquisite and detailed tapestries in the world came from Flanders which is now Belgium...

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries people used tapestries to decorate their home and simply rolled them up to move house...

Once upon a time only kings and emperors could afford fine woven hangings for their walls They employed staffs of skilled weavers to commemorate battles and weddings in meticulous detail...

The use of tapestries in American interior design was the height of fashion in the late 1800’s They represented elegance, and the new wealthy American aristocracy mimicked European styles that boasted wall tapestries in estate homes and castles...

Art has often been considered the finishing touch to any home Tapestries are often overlooked, however; many people don’t mentally classify them as art and fail to take advantage of this easy and lush way to enhance their living areas...

Tapestries originally were used as depictions of historic events, portrayals of familiar images, and a way to keep the cold from creeping through stone walls...

A tapestry is a marvelous work of art that can easily become the stand out item in your home You do have to consider a few things when deciding which tapestry to purchase and how to affix it to your wall...

Many households enjoy having reminders of their faith present in their home Religious themes have always been a favorite of tapestry weavers, and these impressive wall hangings have become staples for many interior designers...

For all lovers of the outdoors, paintings and prints abound that record the glories of nature For the most part, however, they come across as but faint shadows of the real thing, flat and two dimensional...

Some modern homes are so big and sprawling that finding enough things to put on the walls can be difficult...

A brand new home (or at least one new to you) can seem awfully big and bare when you first walk in If your are upgrading into a bigger house you probably don’t have enough pictures and portraits to fill all of your freshly painted wall space...

Tapestries can be used in so many ways to enhance your home’s beauty Not only do they make marvelous wall hangings, but tapestries can be utilized as throws, drapes and even tablecloths...

Tapestries are becoming more and more popular as a home interior design component Their versatility and many different sizes and styles mean that they can fit almost any décor...

Tapestries have been used for thousands of years to tell stories and illustrate concepts Mythological and historical events alike have been depicted in panels ranging from inches across to yards in length...

Textiles and tapestries have been used for hundreds of years in the decoration of homes and retain their popularity today...

Tapestry art has many hidden surprises, one of which is the Asian Tapestries These were famous in Europe for around 150 years and reflected growing European colonial aspirations...

Wall tapestries are increasing in popularity with their intricate designs and timeless appeal in the home...