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Tapestries are known to have been used since at least the Hellenistic period. Samples of Greek tapestries dating back to 3rd century BC have been found preserved. Tapestry attained a new lease of life in Europe in the early 14th century AD. It was in Germany and Switzerland that the first wave of tapestry production bloomed. Later it grew and expanded to France and the Netherlands. Arras in France was a thriving textile town in the 14th and 15th centuries. Flanders tapestries were popular in Europe in the 16th century. Flemish tapestries were the most important productions during the 17th century. William Morris resurrected the art of tapestry-making in the medieval style at Merton Abbey in the 19th century. Now tapestries in various designs, sizes, colours and materials are produced all over the world. There is no dearth in the production and availability of tapestries.
Tapestries are known to have been used by kings and nobles in the past for decorating their palaces, covering openings and acting as canopies around beds. Cathedrals and large churches used them to illustrate Biblical stories. Today it is widely used by all and sundry and has become an innovative way of making a style statement. Tapestries with different styles and designs -- from floral to ancient prints, religious to romance, and conventional to modern -- are available. Tapestries have become a part of home and office décor.
Floral tapestries are available in a wide array of designs and styles portraying flowers, flower bouquets, garlands and wreaths. Floral tapestries carry with them the simple beauty of nature.
There are floral tapestries of the 18th & 19th century styles, art floral tapestries, Belgian floral tapestries, Francois Boucher floral tapestries, French floral tapestries, Italian floral tapestries and floral tapestries woven in Portiere, Redoute, Verdure and Vincent Van Gogh style. These floral tapestries can be hung in your sitting room, dining hall, bed rooms and even kitchen. These textile hangings are indeed beautiful pieces of art décor.
Crofteuropeantapestries specializes in the sale of fine European wall hanging tapestries. It also boasts of a fine selection of North American tapestries. Besides, it sells tapestry cushion covers, throws, table runners, handbags and bell pulls. Its tapestries are of superior quality and hand-finished. An important aspect of tapestries is that they are tougher and more durable in comparison to paper and any other wall prints. Log on to crofteuropeantapestries.co.uk and see the unique collection of floral tapestries to brighten and warm your home.
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