European tapestry throws and cushions offer you a fabulous option if you are seeking a new way of decorating a room...

Paris was the European centre for Tapestry Art up until 1337, when the ‘Hundred Year War’ drove many weavers north, to the south Netherlands...

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...

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...

One of my favorite ways to decorate a room is to grace one or more walls with a tapestry These woven beauties are the perfect addition to a room with almost any decorating theme or style...

Merton Abbey became the powerhouse of creativity in William Morris designs, and at a time when Morris designs were at the peak of their popularity...

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...

The resurgence of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the designs by William Morris during the late Victorian period saw an interest re emerge in tapestry and their designs...

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...

Situated in the Limousin region of France on the banks of the River Creuse, the Aubusson Tapestry Works are some of the best of their kind in the world...

The Medieval period of history saw the blossoming of tapestry design into maturity The Dark Ages was characterised by simple designs of animals and birds, whereas the Middle Ages saw real art, design and beauty emerge in detail...

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

Tapestries with a distinct Western theme make a log cabin or old style ranch house simply vibrate with authenticity...

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

Legends and mythology form the backdrop to cultures, literature and traditions in the world today and have been a popular theme in tapestry design...

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...

For centuries faith and spirituality has inspired art and the development of tapestry The Quaker tapestry is a twentieth century creation, and originally an idea by Anne Wynne-Wilson after studying the magnificence of the Bayeux Tapestry...

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...

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...

The practice of reproducing tapestry art for use in the home is becoming more popular by the year The versatility of tapestry lends itself easily to use for a more substantial version of masterpieces...

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...