Tapestry

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As a form of textile art, a tapestry can add to the aesthetic quality of any room while also offering itself as a conversational piece. Tapestries are hand-woven on vertical looms and originated during the Hellenistic period. Their shape can mainly be attributed to its ability to be transported conveniently.

Tapestries can include any scene, design or theme. In medieval times, tapestries were largely religious in nature with scenes from the Holy Crusades or taken from the Bible stories. However, a modern tapestry can include any image or pattern from moons, stars and suns to abstract themes and colors. Sporting events, locations, holidays, geographical locations, mythologies and even biographies have been represented by tapestries throughout the ages.

A tapestry should always be hung on a rod, wooden, metal or iron. Tapestries can crease easily and should not be kept folded for too long of a time. Wooden dowels are ideal for hanging because they will not damage during hanging and are available conveniently at any home improvement or craft store for relatively inexpensive costs. A Metal or iron rod is also acceptable but should be used only when a wood dowel is not available as they can sometimes damage the weaving.

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