Grace your walls with Tapestry wall hangings. Their exquisite style and design will fill you with their vibrancy of a rich and wonderful art form. They tend to sharpen the acoustics of a room and have a dimensional texture that enchants the viewer. It creates a unique flavor and spirit of art to the walls. Woven tapestry art is one of the most effective forms of literary expression. From the Odyssey to the Iliad as well as the Old and New Testament. It is more intellectual, abstract and scientific with the precision of method and creativity. It can transform your walls with a unique decor and statement. Your walls become a beautiful place of visual warmth and elegance.
Tapestries had a functional use providing insulation, cover openings, hide unsightly blemishes and giving privacy around beds. For centuries people have used them to decorate their homes and today the trend continues. It lends your interiors an air of sophistication and charm.
It was once a symbol of prestige. Only the wealthy and honorable adorned them. In today’s world it can help relieve stress from our busy life style. It seems, to a viewer, to transport them to another less hectic time. It encourages reflective and tranquil moments and can be a great subject of conversation.
You can find tapestry wall hangings in a rich array of beautiful colors, fabrics, styles, designs, shapes and sizes. For any decor imaginable, such as classic, traditional, historical, medieval, and contemporary. Some of the materials that are common are cotton, wool, silk, chenille, linen and these sometimes include gold or other precious metal strands. For the design enthusiast there are nature scenes, floral patterns, fruit, wildlife, country, lighthouses, golf, patriotic, world maps, just for kids and cute sayings. All their themes reflect the lives we live today. Most are open, expansive, creative and spiritual.
In older times these pieces of art were hand crafted by craftsman and artisans. Today most of them are produced by machines and instruments that cut the construction time in half. If you look hard and long enough you can still locate hand made displays.
The best examples of tapestry art often use traditional materials and weaving techniques. In the medieval era they were made out of wool. Wool is a strong durable material and provides a strong basis for applying dyes and pigments. Chenille is a popular choice for modern times. It is flexible and soft, but is still adaptable. This material also seems to warm the room and make it feel cozy and comfortable.
There are companies you can submit a picture or art form that you would like replicated into a tapestry. Most of these companies will analyze it and let you know if it can be done successfully and the best size to make it in. There are many well know artists that are licensing their artwork to be made into tapestries. You can also purchase tapestries unfinished right off the loom for framing.
Furnishings that would seem bland come alive when complimented with a tapestry wall hanging. They give your living space individuality, personality and charm.
For a small room you might decide on a city, land or seascape design. This would definitely bring a breath of fresh air into the room. Or you might choose a horizontal shape. This adds length and gives an illusion of added space. If your room is large, try adding a series of smaller tapestries together. This will create the illusion of a smaller area.
Be selective when you choose the rods and hardware for hanging. Some companies will not charge you extra for these items when you purchase your tapestry. There are a large array of rods, finials and tassels to help you finish your piece.
Tapestries usually arrive with a three to four inch pocket sewn on the revere side for hanging. They may be hung with either a metal adjustable rod or custom cut wood with wall brackets. Each type comes with a pair of finials on each end. For an added touch a luxurious colorful satin or rayon tassel can be placed between the end of the hanging and the start of the decorator finial.
As you begin your endeavor make certain that you capture your personality in an exceptional display that will mystify and highlight your decor.
Author Bio: Barbara Tobiasz resides with her husband (Joe Tobiasz, Owner/Webmaster: http://www.wall-decor-concepts.com) in the Chicago area, studied at the Art Institute and taught for the Chicago Public Schools. She has volunteered her services for many organizations with her creative expressions in the interior design field. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks with her dog and working her magic turning ordinary rooms into creative works of art.
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