| Tapestry & Weaving History |
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Jacquard looms are mechanical looms developed by Joseph Marie Jacquard during the early 1800's. The Jacquard loom operates on cards with punched out patterns that direct the position of each thread in a tapestry. Though tapestries woven on a Jacquard loom are machine made, they are manually directed from start to finish. An artist works from the original tapestry, first to determine the reproduced tapestry's final sizing, and second, to paint a replica of the tapestry in that size. The hand painted grid matrix includes the minute details of the original tapestry. The next step involves creating the punch cards. The punched positions on the cards correspond directly to the hand painting’s colors and forms. The punch cards control all the threads of the warp and weft. Before weaving begins, an artist/weaver threads the correct mix of colored threads that correspond to coordinates on the punch cards. The relationship between cards, threads, and colors are tested and modified several times until the weaver achieves the perfect match of the desired tapestry.
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| Tapestry Care & Hanging |
| Because your tapestry is mounted on a wall, it should not be subject to the same abuse as your carpet and upholstered seating; therefore it should need less frequent maintenance. Vacuuming the front and back of your tapestry once or twice per year, with your vacuum upholstery attachment, should be sufficient maintenance for many years to come. Consider cleaning your tapestries about as often you do your fine window treatments. Many of our wall tapestries are finished with a secondary backing. On the back of your tapestry, you will find a sleeve or rod pocket running the width of your tapestry. This is sewn in to accept a rod or dowel, which should be securely mounted to your wall with appropriate drapery brackets. Due to the large variety of rods and finials available, we do not stock or offer any. Drapery rods, wooden dowels and finials that will complement your environment are readily available at most hardware centers and decorative accessory stores. Follow the accompanying directions and install as you would any standard drapery rod.
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| Find Discount Tapestries Online to Compliment Your Home Decor |
Renaissance & Medieval Tapestries - These tapestries were symbols as much as they were items for practical use. Not only were they works of courtly elegance with rich fabrics, they also had a practical use, providing insulation for castle walls & covering openings as hangers.
Licorne de Cluny Unicorn Tapestries - The unicorn is a mythical animal that has changed in appearance over the many thousands of years of it first being recorded. In the Middle Ages it was thought of as being a strong and fierce animal associated with chastity and virginity.
Replica Bayeux Tapestry - Bayeuax Tapestries - This historic piece, sometimes spelled Bayeaux, is a world renowned piece that measures over 230 feet long and 20 inches wide. It describes the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Soft & Warm Chenille Tapestries - Chenille is a Berber-like texture that melds the softness, beauty and durability of fine wool with the modern practicality of olefin fibers. Because of it's strength, a chenille wall hanging has many uses.
Balnkets & Tapestry Throws - A tapestry blanket is a functional piece as well as a decorative item, it can be hung, draped or used. They make wonderful blankets that can be left on the couch for decoration when you're not using them.
Woven Tapestry Handbags & Tote Bags - These bags are reproductions of the famous Flemish tapestries. Genuine leather and the waterproof treatment make our handbags the most sought after - worldwide.
Imported French Tapestries - These wall hangings combine quality of weaving with fantastic design to create pieces of worthy artistic stature. French tapestries are much sought after pieces for home decor. |
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