Canvas Art Tapestries - By: Charli Jhonson

Tapestries bring to your home warmth, cozy softness of wool or silk, and a sense of history woven into the piece of art. They fit very well with both classical and modern homes and would not only soften your white walls, but become a heritage piece you would be proud to leave to your children.

Tapestries as wall art have been used since 5th century BC in old Greece. This ancient textile art used to decorate walls of castles and old churches and its purpose was originally to warm up rooms and to depict religious and historical scenes. Some of the valuable old tapestries now hang in museums and even the copies reach fantastic prices at auctions. Thanks to the new technology, tapestries are becoming much more affordable. This attractive type of canvas art is quickly gaining popularity among people who made a decision to bring a piece of art into their home.

The modern manufacturers of tapestries as wall art have their own designers and they carefully follow the modern fashion trends. The most popular tapestries are still the old classics: garden scenes, copies of hunting and battle scenes, flowers and landscapes. They bring the sense of history into your living room, but often come with a high price tag. The price depends largely on the material used, the size, and the popularity of the piece and it varies widely, from just few hundred dollars to few thousands. Of course, the price can get much higher if you would like to have an original classic to leave to your family as heirloom.

How to decide which tapestry to choose depends very much on your taste and the style of your home. Tapestries can be used in almost every room in the house, as well as in the office. Besides old classics, which fit better in old colonial houses and homes of classical design, there is a range of much more modern designs that would satisfy any taste and design style. You can even have a custom designed tapestry based on the photo of your kids! Large-sized tapestries have much bigger impact than the smaller pieces and they look great on brick walls and in high ceiling rooms.

Tapestries do not come only as wall art, but can be used as throws, cushion-covers, table runners and anything else you can come up with.

To maintain your tapestry, make sure that you know what is it made of: cotton, wool, silk or blends. Most of the time it will be sufficient to vacuum it to keep the dust off, but they can be dry-cleaned like any carpet. The sun will fasten the natural fading process, which adds to their timeless beauty, but if you prefer to keep the colors vibrant as long as possible, make sure your tapestry is hanging away from the sun.

Don’t forget to dress up your tapestry with a rod and/or a tassel, they come in all shapes, materials and forms to fit the tapestry design. Manufacturers often offer them at no additional cost.

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