Through the centuries different cultures have been experimenting with tapestries and textiles to decorate their homes, churches, and buildings. That trend continues even today. Tapestry wall hangings have always been the most accomplished and durable textile-based artistic forms and are available in a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, providing the tapestry a historical outlook.

These days, tapestries are a very popular ingredient for most home d'cor and they are used in a variety of interesting and unique ways. All kinds of elegant styles from landscapes to floral, impressionist, medieval, and modern have been used to create a tapestry that's is a work of art, providing the weaver has the skill to do the same. This adds a unique dimension to this traditional form of art, while most interior decorators and art enthusiasts enjoy the varied benefits of tapestries.

Traditional tapestries, especially wall hangings from medieval times, were woven from woolen threads. Thus a strong fabric was obtained for applying of many pigments and dyes and the durability and maintenance enhanced. The traditional warmth of standard woolen tapestries is maintained when mixed with synthetic polymers. Use of basic natural materials has continued to be a must with traditional tapestry weavers, as also with weavers of today.

Modern wall tapestries make the best use of different types of fibers, utilizing improved and new fibers to reproduce and classical artwork and famous tapestries of yesteryears. Due to improvements in dyes and pigments, we get perfect replicas of century old tapestry designs like the ones that are found in many European art houses.

The utilization of chenille for weaving in contemporary tapestry wall hangings is another popular choice, usually because of its flexibility softness and adaptability. These tapestries can be used in a wide range of home d'cor settings, including wall tapestries, tapestry throws and cushions. In decorating your home, chenille tapestries add an elegant soft touch, which breathes warmth and versatility to any decorative ambiance.