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		<title>How to Clean Your Tapestry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. Tapestries are decorative pieces of artwork just like paintings. If you don&#8217;t want it to be damaged, it is best you learn how [...]]]></description>
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<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/how-to-clean-your-tapestry.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.</p>
<p>Tapestries are decorative pieces of artwork just like paintings. If you don&#8217;t want it to be damaged, it is best you learn how to properly take care and clean it. </p>
<p>The first thing you have to know is how to properly display it. Since most tapestries are hung, look for the sleeve or rod pocket located at the back. It is there so that a dowel or rod will be able to go in and then you can put this securely over the brackets. </p>
<p>If this was delivered to you by parcel, it may have some creases. To fix it, get your iron and use it gently over the affected area. </p>
<p>When it comes to cleaning tapestries, the good news is that it does not require a lot of maintenance. You just have to vacuum it once or twice a year both in the front and back. Never wash your tapestry as this could ruin the fabric. This can be dry cleaned but make sure this is done by a company that specializes in dry cleaning this item. </p>
<p>There are times that your tapestry may bend, curl or look like wave and this is usually caused by a change in the weather. One way to fix it is to put weights at the bottom corners. This should be placed evenly so you don&#8217;t apply too much stress to just one section of your tapestry.   </p>
<p>Another option will be to get a wooden rod or dowel and also put this on the bottom corner of the tapestry. To do that, you have to create your own sleeve in the bottom and then insert a rod that must be a little shorter than the tapestry that should do the trick.  </p>
<p>Most of this information comes straight from the Tapestries pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you&#8217;ll know what they know.</p>
<p>Tapestries may fade due to direct sunlight. To prevent that from happening, put it somewhere else or apply window film or tint to reduce the amount of ultraviolet light coming from the window. </p>
<p>For those who want to give their tapestry an antique look, you can try having it washed or tea stained. Again, make sure this is done by a professional to prevent it from being damaged. </p>
<p>If you have children in the house, make sure the tapestry is out of their reach. If they pull on it, they could damage the fabric. The same goes if you plan to use the tapestry as a rug because your pet could chew it to pieces. </p>
<p>Tapestries are not only hung on walls because they can also be used as a rug or a throw. It is your option how you want to display it but just remember how much you paid it. </p>
<p>You can easily find tapestries for sale in your neighborhood store or online. Since there are so many designs to choose from, you are sure to find something that will match your home. If you want to display one design for one season and another in the following months, knock yourself out because if it is not available in one store, you are use to find it in another. </p>
<p>It is one thing to buy a tapestry and another to take care of it. By following the instructions mentioned, the tapestry you have is sure to last for many years before its time to replace it with a new one. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t limit yourself by refusing to learn the details about Tapestries. The more you know, the easier it will be to focus on what&#8217;s important.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>The History of Tapestry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tapestry is considered to be a form of textile art. Unlike painting, the artist works this by hand on a vertical loom. The difference between this technique and cloth making is the fact that all the warp threads are hidden from view. A tapestry is commonly made using cotton or wool. To make it look [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/the-history-of-tapestry.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Tapestry is considered to be a form of textile art. Unlike painting, the artist works this by hand on a vertical loom. The difference between this technique and cloth making is the fact that all the warp threads are hidden from view. </p>
<p>A tapestry is commonly made using cotton or wool. To make it look more elegant, others use more expensive fabrics like gold, silk or silver. Before a tapestry is made, a blueprint is first drawn by an artist and then sown by a craftsman. </p>
<p>The history of tapestries dates back to the Greeks after archeologists discovered samples in the desert of the Tarim Basin dating back to the 3rd century BC. </p>
<p>Through the years, this craft spread throughout Europe and in the 14th century, various designs were created in both Germany and Switzerland. </p>
<p>One organization that recognized its value was the Church which used it to illustrate bible stories to its illiterate believers. The oldest of these happen to be the Apocalypse of St John which consists of six hangings measuring 18 feet in height and 471 feet in length which took 4 years to finish. </p>
<p>The Hundred Years War which lasted from 1337 to 1453 forced weavers to flee from the fighting and settle in the northern France town of Arras. Here, the weavers specialized in making tapestries out of wool that they got a lot of orders from all over Europe and displayed in numerous castles and palaces. </p>
<p>You will only find a handful of these in France because a vast majority of the art work was destroyed during the French revolution. In the 16th and 17th century, Belgium became the center of European tapestry production. </p>
<p>I trust that what you&#8217;ve read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.</p>
<p>Modern tapestry making would never have happened without the vision of William Morris who established the Arts and Craft Movement. He did this by reviving many old crafts and later on established his own company which experts say helped revive the aging craft. </p>
<p>Today, there are only a handful of hand woven tapestries. If you happen to have one, you can even have them repair or restore it. </p>
<p>Decorative tapestry was so saleable back then because it was very easy to move around. Someone can set it up and then remove this without any difficulty. </p>
<p>Since there is still a demand for it now, companies that once produced this by hand have now invested in machines. Some of these are displayed in museums and if you want one for yourself, this won&#8217;t be a problem as you can now purchase these at an affordable price. </p>
<p>If you want a challenge, do it the old fashioned way and make this by yourself by hand. Just keep in mind that you won&#8217;t be able to finish this overnight.  </p>
<p>The Europeans were not the only ones who used tapestries. There is evidence which shows that the Egyptians and the Incas used this to bury their dead. But despite that, it was the French that helped make this craft what it is today. </p>
<p>Tapestries come in different sizes and shapes so if you are thinking about decorating your home, consider getting a tapestry instead of a painting. Best of all, you don&#8217;t have to frame it so there won&#8217;t be any problem transferring this to another section of your house. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Caring for Your Tapestries</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the situation, you have a centuries old tapestry that have been passed down from generations to generation in your family. It is very old and simply damaging it is not an option. You know you will be haunted if your ancestors found out that the tapestry got ruined under you watch. There are several [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/caring-for-your-tapestries.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Here&#8217;s the situation, you have a centuries old tapestry that have been passed down from generations to generation in your family. It is very old and simply damaging it is not an option. You know you will be haunted if your ancestors found out that the tapestry got ruined under you watch. There are several caring tips for your tapestries that would help you maintain them so you can pass them down to your children as your parents and grand parents did before you. </p>
<p>First things first, tapestries were made to be hanged. So it would be best to remove the tapestries from the storage room and find a wall somewhere where you could place them. So the first caring tip that you should know is how to hang tapestries correctly. Improperly placed tapestries can and will damage them in the long run. </p>
<p>When hanging tapestries, you will have to consider the weight and placing the appropriate support to keep the weigh of the fabric balanced. You can use a rod to hang the tapestries or a backing fabric, both of which are provided in most modern tapestries. However, you might encounter some problems with antique ones that don&#8217;t have rod pockets sewn on the fabric. If that is the case, you might have to employ someone to fix or sew the rod pockets for you but it is important to go to persons that deal with old tapestries to avoid further damage on the fabric. Using Velcro has been recommended before but due to the weight of some tapestries, sticking Velcro on the back of the fabric might bring more damage than good. </p>
<p>Also, if you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing, stop. Let the experts to those stuff. One of the things that you should not do is to cut the corners. I don&#8217;t know what your reasons would be for doing that, but that is something that you should not do especially if the piece of tapestry is a really old and valuable one. </p>
<p>Now back to the hanging, or tapestry hanging rather. You need to consider the climate in your area as well when hanging your tapestries. If you live in a more humid environment, then it would be better to create some space between your fabric and the wall just to avoid molds growing on both the walls and the tapestry. </p>
<p>Truthfully, the only difference between you and Tapestries experts is time. If you&#8217;ll invest a little more time in reading, you&#8217;ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to Tapestries.</p>
<p>Cleaning your tapestry comes with the territory of caring for it. The reason why your age old tapestry survived and is hanging on y our wall is due to the fact that your parents and grandparents were very careful with it and used proper cleaning methods. Now, you are quite fortunate today since you have several technological cleaning innovations at your disposal. </p>
<p>For instance, vacuuming the tapestry for dirt is one of the basic regular cleaning that your tapestry needs. By removing the dust on a regular basis, you prevent them from accumulating on the surface. You might have to dust the fabric as well. </p>
<p>That&#8217;s at least the way to clean the surface of the fabric. However, when tapestries need some really thorough cleaning you will need to consult the experts. Tapestries are quite sensitive. Sometimes even plain water can proved to be damaging since tapestries are made from different materials including the threads and color dyes used. </p>
<p>Here are just a few caring tips for you tapestries. Hopefully you can make your own last so your little ones can enjoy them in the years to come. </p>
<p>When word gets around about your command of Tapestries facts, others who need to know about Tapestries will start to actively seek you out. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>How to Not Buy a Horrid Tapestry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tapestries are great accents to the home. That is if the tapestry that you bought complements the room&#8217;s interiors. Otherwise, it will only look foreboding and will overwhelm the room. You see tapestries can make the room appear different as with other pieces of furniture and room accents. The trick is to know when and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/how-to-not-buy-a-horrid-tapestry.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Tapestries are great accents to the home. That is if the tapestry that you bought complements the room&#8217;s interiors. Otherwise, it will only look foreboding and will overwhelm the room. You see tapestries can make the room appear different as with other pieces of furniture and room accents. The trick is to know when and where to out so as not to waste the beauty of this great work of art. </p>
<p>Essentially, the tapestry functions the same way as a sculpture or a painting. They are accents to bare walls and areas in the room that have open spaces. Usually, they are hanged on bare walls and become great conversation pieces when the pattern or design is interesting enough.    </p>
<p>However, tapestries can bring a lot into the room and sometimes, it an become the make or break part of the room especially if it is large enough to become the focal point of the entire room in the house. Here are some of the things that you have to consider when buying a tapestry for your home. Check each one out. They are valuable points that will help you avoid buying tapestries that do not exactly fit the room you are in. </p>
<p>Size matters<br />
Tapestries can make a room appear smaller than it really is. This can be a problem if the room that you put the tapestry into is small in the first place. Tapestries are great ways to fill up big spaces but if you do not have much space; then it is not a good idea to buy one. Tapestries can easily overwhelm a room especially if the design or pattern is intricate.</p>
<p>Color scheme<br />
The colors in the tapestries can easily clash with the rest of the room so be careful in choosing the design that you want. Because most tapestries depict sceneries and multiple pictures, the colors that you will be basing on is the primary color used. This is often used as the background or as the framing color. Some tapestries will also have prevailing shades. Often, the really old ones will have undertones of red.</p>
<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Tapestries? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>Colors should always match or at the very least complement the color schemes of the room. This is especially true if you have a scheme going on for the entire room. </p>
<p>Patterns and designs<br />
The picture in the tapestries is also important especially if you have an ongoing theme in the room that you are going to put the tapestry into. For instance if your furniture are mostly simple with a zen-like design, the design of the tapestry should be more of the oriental theme as this will fit the room.</p>
<p>The same goes with furniture that are wooden or those that have a more French appeal. There are lots of designs that you can choose from. So before you check the tapestries out, look into the general feel of the room and look for the patterns and designs that will suit it.      </p>
<p>Looking for the perfect tapestry is not as easy as it looks but it is not impossible to do. With imagination, you can actually turn the search for the perfect tapestry into an adventure in interior decorating.</p>
<p>Who knows, it may even be your first taste of designing your own home interiors?</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Tapestry Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tapestry is art. It can be considered as it is a unique form of art. To put it simply, Tapestry making is an art made out of textile. It is quite different from your typical ordinary rug, Tapestries are textiles woven by hand using a special type of loom. A tapestry is specially woven and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/tapestry-basics.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Tapestry is art. It can be considered as it is a unique form of art. To put it simply, Tapestry making is an art made out of textile.  It is quite different from your typical ordinary rug, Tapestries are textiles woven by hand using a special type of loom. A tapestry is specially woven and depicts a colorful pattern or image with the warp threads, the horizontal ones, are usually hidden. This allows the tapestry to have a smoother surface. This makes it different from other types of conventional cloth weaving where the warp and weft threads of the textile are usually visible. </p>
<p>A decorative tapestry is usually woven and created with a decorative function in mind. They aim to make the any vacant space look better and brighter than it usually is. Its function can also be considered as a valuable painting that adorns a room, worthy of one&#8217;s appreciation. It adds a certain level of elegance and style to any room that also a tapestry might be able to do.</p>
<p>There is a long history behind the art of tapestry making. Its early origin dates back during the Hellenistic times where it was already being used to decorate homes of nobility during ancient times. There have been samples of Greek tapestry, very well preserved and found in parts of the Tarim Basin which dates back as early as 3rd Century BC. </p>
<p>The art of tapestry eventually spread to other parts of Europe. The art became popular in region sometime during 14th Century AD where it enjoyed a surge in production because of increasing demand popularity among the ancient elite. The spread started from Germany and Switzerland and then eventually reached France and the Netherlands as the demand for this form of textile art became even more popular. </p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Tapestries, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>The popularity of tapestry as an accepted artwork grew mainly due to its function as well as the potential of it becoming quite a piece of art. Tapestry artwork uniquely combines both its use as a common commodity dressed elegantly in art to be appreciated. But the rapid popularity of tapestry art may also have grown from the convenience that it provides for people, especially from the wealthy set during ancient times who travel a lot.</p>
<p>Many of those who belong to the wealthy and nobility during the ancient times usually wanted to bring along their type of lavish lifestyle along with them even during their travels. This includes a show of their wealth everywhere they go. And when it comes to ringing artwork along with them, paintings seem to pose a challenge in terms of transport. Utmost care has to be followed to make sure that valuable paintings are well protected. </p>
<p>With the development of tapestry, the wealthy and the nobility of ancient times found a way of bringing artwork with them with their travels without having to worry about their upkeep and care. Most tapestry can easily just be rolled up and store appropriately in a safe place, making it even more convenient.</p>
<p>And it may also because of this fact that the popularity of tapestry considered as art considerably increased and the industry flourished.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>The Baveux Tapestry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of Tapestries, what comes to mind is usually basic information that&#8217;s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there&#8217;s a lot more to Tapestries than just the basics. A tapestry has been considered as a work of art a long time ago. Evidence of this is the value of some of the [...]]]></description>
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<p>A tapestry has been considered as a work of art a long time ago. Evidence of this is the value of some of the most artful tapestries made by the ancient master. The Baveux Tapestry is just one example of a tapestry treated as a valuable work of art.</p>
<p>The Baveux Tapestry is an ancient tapestry that depicts events leading into the 1066 invasion of Normans in England. It is a tapestry made of embroidered cloth stretching 20 inches by 230 feet long. There are also Latin annotations written on the tapestry itself. This artful tapestry is displayed at a special museum located in Baveux, in Normandy France. There is also a replica of the tapestry being displayed at Reading in Berkshire, England.</p>
<p>This ancient tapestry&#8217;s origin is first reported from a written reference from a 1476 inventory of objects contained at the Baveux Cathedral. Although the origins of the said tapestry is still clouded in mystery for lack of actual evidence, it is said to have been commissioned and created by Queen Matilda who was William the Conqueror&#8217;s wife. It is also said that the Queen&#8217;s ladies in waiting also had a hand in creating this marvelous piece of tapestry.</p>
<p>But there is also some research that shows the tapestry as being commissioned by Bishop Odo who was William&#8217;s half-brother. The reason that the early reference to the existence of the Bayeux Tapestry coming from the Bayeux Cathedral which was built by Bishop Odo. Under Odo, the tapestry was said to be done by Anglo Saxon artists and made in England. </p>
<p>If you find yourself confused by what you&#8217;ve read to this point, don&#8217;t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.</p>
<p>The tapestry was rediscovered sometime in the late 17th century in Bayeux where it was being displayed once every year during the Feast of the Relics. Sometime in 1803, it was seized by Napoleon and was transported to Paris. Napoleon wanted to use the Bayeux Tapestry as a source of inspiration for his plans to attack England. But when the invasion plan was canceled, the tapestry was then returned back to Bayeux. </p>
<p>After the tapestry was returned, the townspeople rolled up the tapestry and then stored it like a scroll. It was then seized by the Ahnenerbe where the tapestry then went through World War II in the basement of the Louvre in France. The tapestry is now protected while on display in a museum. It is being stored in a dark room equipped with special lighting and behind sealed glass in order to minimize certain environmental damage that can be caused by light and air. </p>
<p>The Bayeux Tapestry is embroidered in wool yarn on a tabby woven linen ground. Two methods of stitching are used- stem stitch for the lettering and figure outlines and couching for filling the figures. The main yarn colors used are terracotta, dull gold, blue green, olive green and blue. There is also a bit of dark blue, black and sage green used on some portions of the tapestry. </p>
<p>What makes the Bayeux Tapestry so interesting is that, this artwork contains some mysterious entries or figures that seem to go against accepted beliefs. But this may be due to the political propaganda and distorted views that seem to be displayed on some of the portions of the tapestry.</p>
<p>Notwithstanding the mysteries and the controversies, the Bayeux Tapestry is truly considered as a wonderful work of art.</p>
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		<title>Famous Tapestries of Kings and Queens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tapestries were quite popular back in the old days basically due to a couple of reasons. One, because these huge textiles when hung on the walls of castles and homes can ward of the cold. Two, these are status symbols for the powerful and the wealthy. And three, the portability of these wall decorations allow [...]]]></description>
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<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/famous-tapestries-of-kings-and-queens-2.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Tapestries were quite popular back in the old days basically due to a couple of reasons. One, because these huge textiles when hung on the walls of castles and homes can ward of the cold. Two, these are status symbols for the powerful and the wealthy. And three, the portability of these wall decorations allow the owners to transfer them from one castle resident to another. This is also why tapestries have been conveniently passed down from generations. This is also a reason why quite a number of old tapestries still exist today. Today, there are some famous tapestries much like the famous works of art of painters and sculptors. </p>
<p>Probably the golden age of tapestry making can be traced to Paris, France during the 12th century. But the revolutionary war that occurred in the country forced the tapestry weavers to migrate and eventually settling in Flanders which now is Belgium and the northern France regions. Among the oldest tapestries today is the seven tapestry series Apocalypse of Angers. The date indicates it was commission in the late 1300s. The tapestries measure 16.5 feet high and about 80 feet long, quite the standard during those times. </p>
<p>Subjects for tapestries vary but cultural and societal influences play major roles in this. Tapestries depicted subject matters from nature and landscapes to fantasy, historical accounts and scenes to Biblical stories, from Greek mythology to ordinary hunting scenes of the aristocracy, and from impressionist and modern art. Basically any designer can create a design for a tapestry but everything lies on the how skillful a weaver is. </p>
<p>Historians and conservationists recognized the importance of these tapestries not only for their visual value as an art work but also as their significance in history. In fact, the World Heritage Sites identified some of the more famous tapestries around the world, most of which are included in declared heritage sites. </p>
<p>You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial information about Tapestries. But don&#8217;t be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.</p>
<p>Among the famous tapestries include those found in the cathedrals and castles of Cracow in Poland. Also mentioned is the Golden Mountains of Altai Pazyryk carpet which is dated in the 5th century BC Pazyryk and said to be a product of an Achaemenid carpet production centre. Seljuk carpets in Istanbul are also among the Heritage&#8217;s list of famous carpets. </p>
<p>And of course the 105 carpets prepared by Le Brun for the Louvre in Paris as well as the tapestries by Rafael which hang in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican are worth to mention. </p>
<p>Other famous tapestries include the Sampul tapestry which is now in Urumqi Xinjiang Museum in China. The work is of woolen origin and probably was created somewhere in the 3rd and 2nd century BC. Another ancient or historic work is the Hestia Tapestry in Egypt which is dated to be around the 6th century. </p>
<p>One of the more popular tapestries, but definitely the largest one, is The Apocalypse Tapestry which whos the scenes from the Book of Revelation. Created between 1373 and 1382, the whole thing was supposed to be 140 meter or 459 feet long. However, due to damage, what remains is just 100 meters. The Apocalypse Tapestry can be viewed in Château d&#8217;Angers, in Angers, France.</p>
<p>Another work housed in Paris is the six-part piece La Dame à la Licorne which translates to The Lady and the Unicorn. There are a lot more famous tapestries that probably fell one way or the other in the hands of queens and kings found in the Spanish royal collection. You can find a huge collection of Flanders tapestry here. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Types of Tapestry Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some inside information on Tapestries? Here&#8217;s an up-to-date report from Tapestries experts who should know. Tapestries are made of different fabrics. There is wool, cotton, chenille, silk and a lot more. Some of these look good as curtains while others are ideal to put on the wall or floor. Regardless of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Tapestries are made of different fabrics. There is wool, cotton, chenille, silk and a lot more. Some of these look good as curtains while others are ideal to put on the wall or floor. </p>
<p>Regardless of what fabric you buy, stores that offer these sell this to you by the yard. The price varies on two things, the material and the design so you could be paying less than $10 or a little over $20. Here are some of the designs that you will likely find when you go out shopping. </p>
<p>The first is the unicorn and the reason why you will find these in stores is because it has magical and religious implications. It is magical because it represents fidelity, desire for progeny, fidelity, love and marriage. It is also religious because it represents Christ&#8217;s incarnation, passion and resurrection. One of the most famous is the Lady of the Unicorn which took more than 15,000 people to finish. </p>
<p>Another design is the medieval tapestry. Here, you have knights on horseback or in battle, a coat of arms and a few religious figures. This is best explained by the fact that each one artwork was human, personal and spiritual. </p>
<p>You also have Renaissance tapestry and by looking at it, you might even say that what you see depicted there is better than the real thing because it produces the illusion of what life should be. The original copies of these tapestries costs more than $200,000 a piece. It is a good thing you don&#8217;t have to pay for that when there are replicas readily available. </p>
<p>For people who are very religious, you have to get a tapestry similar to those made by Raphael. You have to remember that he created numerous tapestries often referred to as cartoons which until now can be seen in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Here, you will get to see images which depict the Acts of the Apostles but Raphael is also known for the Madonna.</p>
<p>The information about Tapestries presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about Tapestries or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.</p>
<p>If you are a nature lover, you will enjoy getting Verdure tapestries as it depicts forests and landscapes with a few animals, hunters and mythological creatures. </p>
<p>Similar to Verdure tapestries are the Aubusson. This is great to have if you have a farm because the picture shows open lands and cottages in the countryside. Historians believe that this was done to demonstrate wealth and power. </p>
<p>Here at home, we have the American tapestry. Yes this also depicts reality but in an American setting. Some of those you seen in stores are made in Belgium while others come from China. </p>
<p>If you like flowers, there is the floral tapestry. Some of the designs include a bunch of flowers in a vase or wreathes. People enjoy having this in their home because it brightens and warms up any room. </p>
<p>A combination of floral, modern and medieval tapestries can be found in chenille tapestries. The best part about this design is that they don&#8217;t only make good wall décor but this can also be used as blankets, rugs and throws. </p>
<p>There are other designs to choose from should you decide to have tapestries in your home. Before you buy one, make sure that this will fit nicely on your wall or wherever else you want to put it otherwise you will have to cut it. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Tapestry As Home Decor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decorating a home with tapestry can be a good way of making a unique addition into any room. An interesting tapestry art can very well light up a home in so many different ways. But there is always a proper way in trying to use a tapestry as an attractive home decor. Here are the [...]]]></description>
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<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/tapestry-as-home-decor.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Decorating a home with tapestry can be a good way of making a unique addition into any room. An interesting tapestry art can very well light up a home in so many different ways. But there is always a proper way in trying to use a tapestry as an attractive home decor. Here are the different ways to do it.</p>
<p>Appreciating tapestry as a decor in a home would depend on how it is being used. A lot of people can wrongly give use artificial lighting in presenting a tapestry in the room. A lot of people may think that using artificial illumination upon a tapestry may give its beauty become the focus of the room. But it does less to give the artwork justice.</p>
<p>A tapestry that hangs upon a wall in the room can be better viewed using only natural lighting. Natural light coming from a window or from a sun roof can be enough to help make the tapestry shine in any room. Natural lighting can be enough to enhance the details exhibited by a certain tapestry. Natural lighting can even quite better than any form of artificial lighting in trying to show the tapestry artwork better.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s more, natural lighting provides a tapestry with varied effects at different times of the day. The different phases of natural lighting on different times of the day seem to give a tapestry various dramatic effects as the light falls on its surface differently depending on the time of day. This effect can sometimes also affect the ambiance of the whole room, making it a more dynamic.</p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Tapestries than you may have first thought. </p>
<p>If used as home decor, a beautiful tapestry should have its own special place in the room. And this should be somewhere its details and beauty can be fully appreciated. Placing a tapestry on a wall properly is also important aside from how it is being illuminated. The wall is the main area where an artful tapestry is placed as a home decor. Tapestry art is a special form of art. Therefore, it should not be treated lightly like just any other type of ordinary textile. </p>
<p>When putting up a decorative tapestry on a wall, it is best to keep it separate from the other wall décor. Putting them together that might cause them to clash for attention with each other which might not work well in a room. It would be better to keep them occupy their own separate space so that a single object can capture one&#8217;s attention.</p>
<p>Another thing to consider when hanging a tapestry concerns the available wall space. The wall should not just be as big as the tapestry that will hang on it. It should have certain space allowances in order to fit quite well. Make sure that the wall chosen for a certain tapestry has enough room to fit into it with enough space left on its sides.</p>
<p>A good rule of thumb for hanging tapestries is to have a wall with at least four inches allowance or bigger than the tapestry in terms of height and length.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>How to Find the Perfect Tapestry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hanging a tapestry in your wall is one way to make sure that your home will be interesting. Adding this wall décor will not only make your home more expensive looking, It will also create a more eclectic and foreign ambiance. Tapestries are great conversation pieces especially those that have unique scenes depicted. Often, it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 65px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.xgnt.com/tapestries/how-to-find-the-perfect-tapestry-2.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:65px"></iframe></span><p>Hanging a tapestry in your wall is one way to make sure that your home will be interesting. Adding this wall décor will not only make your home more expensive looking, It will also create a more eclectic and foreign ambiance.</p>
<p>Tapestries are great conversation pieces especially those that have unique scenes depicted. Often, it  serves the function of a painting on the wall except that  the tapestry is made of cloth and not painted on canvas. </p>
<p>But finding the perfect tapestry for your home is not as easy as you might think. Often, you will find it hard to buy the one that will suit the room that you want to put it into. Remember that though tapestries can be appealing, it can also be hard to integrate in the room&#8217;s interiors especially if the look of the room is more or less themed. </p>
<p>Tapestries also rarely work on interiors that are not well lighted. They can be large and the colors are  often dark. Small rooms are also not good for tapestries as these  often large pieces will just overwhelm the room&#8217;s size. Decorators recommend getting a tapestries for rooms that are large, with high ceiling and of course with really bare walls that can use some perking up.</p>
<p>If you find yourself confused by what you&#8217;ve read to this point, don&#8217;t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.</p>
<p>That is why it is important to look into the room first when buying a tapestry. Before deciding on the piece, make sure that you need to buy a piece in the first place. Tapestries do not work well with just any room. When you are not sure, you can always ask an interior decorator or even just someone whose eye for the arts is good.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t know anybody, you can always do some research over the internet and see if you can find tapestry shopping tips on websites and blogs. You will be surprised at the amount of information that you can get from the internet nowadays. If you are lucky, you can even join forums where you can get to ask somebody who is an expert on tapestries. </p>
<p>You can also visit your local stores and see if they have tapestries. Often, stores that sell carpets will also have tapestries in them. If you cannot find one, you can always ask people you know who are always traveling. They will be able to find you a good piece  in some Asian countries like India and Malaysia, which are known for their intricate weaving industry. </p>
<p>If you are still lacking in information and inspiration, you can always visit the local bookstore and look for books on tapestries or interiors. That way, you will be able to see rooms that have tapestries hanging in their walls. This way, you will be able  to visualize the feel and look of a tapestry inside a room. You can also get some great tips from these books. Some will even have a list of stores that you can visit for their tapestrires. </p>
<p>All in all, tapestries are great way to make your house unique but be careful in buying them and make sure that it will have a home in your home. Not all tapestries are great to look at. Some can be an eyesore not because of their designs but because of their fit to the room involved.</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t predict when knowing something extra about Tapestries will come in handy. If you learned anything new about Tapestries in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit this new site for my swedish customers: <a href="http://www.vadsbodata.se"><b>Billigt Webbhotell</b></a> &#8211; from SEK 10:- per month!</p>
 
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