Tapestries have been woven from many types of yarn for thousands of years. Perhaps the first yarn to be used was Jute. Jute is one of the strongest fabrics in the world and is used in making ropes, rugs and wall hangings. These days, wall decor is woven from many types of fabrics from cotton to acrylic to wool.

So, with so many choices of fabrics, what type should you buy? Well, that all depends on what style of tapestry you are looking for and the size you need for your home decor. Wool wall tapestries tend to be more classic designs and are much heavier and larger than other tapestry wall hangings. They are the types of tapestries that you can find in ancient castles and manor houses across Europe. Many medieval tapestries were woven from wool, as sheep and wool were a vital part of medieval society.

Cotton wall decor accessories are the most popular types of tapestries. They are not quite as thick and heavy as wool, and they are much more hardy when it comes to cleaning. The great thing about cotton tapestries is that they still look like wool--with lots of texture and depth. They are also much less expensive than wool home furnishings. Many tapestries woven in Belgium are created with cotton and viscose. You can see the quality for yourself here: http://www.european-wall-tapestries.com/store/catalog/Cityscapes_page_1_c_10.html.

Acrylic tapestries are almost always blended with another type of fabric, such as cotton or wool. A wall hanging blended with cotton and acrylic is lighter than a full cotton piece, but it is not as textured or deep as cotton or wool grand wall hangings. Most acrylic blended home furnishings tend to be in the contemporary style, though there are exceptions.

If you would like to see a large collection of tapestries for home decor, please visit The Tapestry Standard for all of your home decor and home furnishing needs.