| Floral tapestry wall hangings have a unique texture | | | | You can add these wall hangings to any room of your |
| that is not found in any other art form. The combination | | | | home, then watch and be amazed on how the room |
| of threads, colors and weaves create a genuine art | | | | will come alive. It seems to capture the beauty of life |
| experience that can change with each viewing angle. | | | | and celebrates every stitch to give your home an |
| These pieces of art will last through many generations | | | | atmosphere of unique sophisticated decor. The |
| and owning just one is a solid investment for your wall | | | | combination of visual appeal, acoustic resonance and |
| decor collection. | | | | practicality give this art form a stunning and welcoming |
| When we take a look back in history we find that | | | | addition for any home. With the wide selection of floral |
| tapestries began flourishing in France during the middle | | | | tapestries available today, this form of wall art will bring |
| ages. The number of tapestries woven in this time | | | | the room together because you will be able to select a |
| period has never been surpassed. They were | | | | style that will match the theme of any room you wish |
| considered a luxury item for royalty and the very | | | | to hang one of these woven artworks in. |
| wealthy. On a practical level, tapestries were not only | | | | They are available in various sizes, colors, designs and |
| used as decorations, but they also provided privacy | | | | shapes and can also be customized to your own |
| around beds, partitioned rooms, prevented drafts and | | | | specific design and taste. What ever you choose, it is |
| insulated from the cold. | | | | certain to be an eye catching conversation piece. |
| Floral tapestries are vast and varied. They include | | | | Be sure to use lighting to maximize the effect of the |
| themes from contemporary floral arrangements to the | | | | floral tapestry. Proper lighting will bring out all the detail |
| traditional still life. Floral tapestries usually included | | | | that was meant to be seen. This will help make it the |
| decorative vertical panels with garlands, wreaths, | | | | focal point of the room. Because floral tapestries |
| scenes and lush green foliage. | | | | usually have so many vibrant colors, the light must be |
| For those with expensive tastes, some companies | | | | bright and white. This white light will illuminate the |
| specialize in fine floral designs with hand woven wool | | | | tapestry as it falls directly on the fabric. |
| fabrics using natural dyes and handspun yarns with | | | | It is best not to hang your floral tapestry in direct |
| various traditional weaving methods. Today few | | | | sunlight. As with any wall hanging, sunlight will fade the |
| tapestries are hand woven. Most are machine and | | | | piece over time. |
| loom made using modern yarns and techniques which | | | | Before hanging, check to see what your walls are |
| allow us to enjoy works of art at affordable prices. | | | | made from. If they are made from plaster you can |
| Some weavers use linen threads such as wool, silk, | | | | hang your tapestry against the wall or one inch off the |
| cotton, silver, gold and other fibers to produce | | | | wall. If your walls are made of sheet rock, then use |
| magnificent and colorful images. | | | | brackets and keep the tapestry two inches off the |
| Floral tapestries carry with them the simple beauty of | | | | wall. |
| nature and spring. They bring your gardens into your | | | | Once you have decided on your first floral tapestry it |
| home. No mater what the temperature is outside, just | | | | will fully embrace and energize you to continue your |
| a glance will fill you with warmth inside. They make | | | | search and explore creative ideas to add another |
| your space fresh and elegant and can also create a | | | | splendid piece to your decor. |
| mood of romance. | | | | |