Among all the home décor objects, the European Tapestries deserve a special mention. The use of Tapestries has been practiced since the Hellenistic times. Specimens of Greek tapestry have been discovered preserved in the desert of Tarim Basin dating back to the 3rd century BC.
The advancement in the art of tapestry reached new heights in Europe, in the early fourteenth century AD. The first wave of production started in Germany and Switzerland, which was followed by France and the Netherlands. Arras, France which was a blooming textile town in the 14th and 15th centuries is still referred to as an ideal destination for tapestries, no matter where it was woven.
In the 17th century, Flemish tapestries displaying intricate detail of pattern and colour were among the most well known brands of European tapestries.
The advantage and immense popularity of European tapestry can be partially attributed to its convenience of use. People could roll up and shift tapestries from one residence to another. They could be showcased at special events. In fact, it is this ease of use and its intricate designs that made the European tapestries a rage.
Tapestries can be draped on the walls of the house as insulation during the cold months of winter. They can also be used to give the house a holy and gorgeous ambience.
The iconography of most European tapestries, are usually taken from the Bible and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Apart from the religious and mythological images, hunting scenes are preferred for interior decoration.
Tapestry upholstery fabrics and replica of the famous tapestries of the middle Ages are normal products of jacquard looms. Kilims and Navajo Rugs are also kinds of tapestry work. The sheer brilliance of colours and use of intricate motifs are factors that make the tapestry distinct in Europe.
European Tapestries are classified into various categories. They are City and count, Court, Landscape and Animals and wildlife. European Tapestries are superior to all other Tapestries in respect of texture, richness and variety of themes. There are over 1500 tapestry items for sale. These tapestries are of high quality and are hand knitted. Their borders (in most cases) are often merged with the panel to give them a seamless finish.
Many European replica and contemporary tapestries look striking in any setting.
In the 19th century, William Morris revived the art of tapestries. Since then, there has been no looking back. Today, the tapestry is available in many colourful patterns or images. Croft European Tapestries is one if the best places where you can purchase excellent handcrafted tapestries rich in design as well as colour.
