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The tapestry is based on well-woven multi-colored threads. Thanks to this, beautiful patterns are obtained. This product ends up being quite durable and will last for a very long time. The tapestry in the home interior looks stylish, it can fit into almost any room design. When choosing a product, the color and stylistic design in relation to other interior items in the room is taken into account. Find out what exactly will make your design brighter, and in what style it will look brighter and richer.
Features of care
It is better not to clean material such as tapestry yourself. Small items can still be put into the machine for gentle treatment, but larger items are better dry cleaned.
When choosing, we take into account the color and stylistic design of the room
On any tapestry product there is a small instruction from the manufacturer on how to care for the product. These rules must be strictly followed in order for the item to last as long as possible.
Tapestry properties
Density
This particularly important property of the tapestry largely affects the following characteristics:
- strength;
- durability;
- wear resistance;
- creasing.
The density of the tapestry determines the scope of its application. So, for curtains, upholstery of upholstered furniture, and bedspreads, a material with an indicator ranging from 250 to 350 g/sq.m. is used. Low-density fabric is suitable for sewing clothes - only up to 180 g/sq.m.
Wrinkleability
The tapestry has good resistance to wrinkles. The fact that the fabric practically does not wrinkle is greatly facilitated by the properties of the fibers, the method of weaving and the density of the fabric.
Color fastness
This is a clear advantage of the tapestry. An important role in its manifestation is played by the qualities of synthetic threads dyed in different colors. However, fading of the fabric may occur when exposed to direct sunlight.
Shrinkage and stretching
With proper care, the tapestry does not deform in any way - it does not stretch or shrink.
Products
Curtains, bedspreads and covers for sofas, beds, and pillowcases are made from this material. You can find home decorations such as napkins, tablecloths, and panels. There is a separate direction in tapestry products - icons. They not only decorate the room, but also serve as a symbol of well-being and peace in the house.
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Story tapestry – where to hang it?
Initially, tapestries served not only as wall decor, but also served as insulation. They can be safely called fabric carpets. Hand-woven tapestries are made from wool and silk threads using gold and silver dyes. In Europe, the main motifs of fabric carpets were pastorals - scenes from life. Such tapestries often depicted landscapes with hunters, shepherds or walking girls. It is precisely these kind of narrative textile products that we most often associate with the very concept of tapestry.
Another direction in creating textile paintings is associated with the East. From there came to us exquisite landscapes, images of flowers and plants, including sakura, birds and animals, beloved by many oriental masters, and portraits. In such tapestries, gold threads and silk raw materials, dyed with natural dyes, were especially often used.
In the East, textile paintings were given special significance. Fabric scrolls served not only as decor for decorating a home; craftsmen believed that they were able to drive away evil spirits from the home or attract positive energy, luck and wealth.
Nowadays, tapestries are not only textile wall carpets, but also bedspreads, covers for decorative pillows, original panels and tablecloths, draperies for window and doorways and much more.
Narrative tapestries, reminiscent of those hand-woven by our ancestors, would look great in a classic living room. Golden threads in textile carpets combine perfectly with the shine of luxurious chandeliers and sconces, echoing the gilded decorative elements of mirror and picture frames.
If your living or dining room has a fireplace, you can use the space above it to place a story tapestry. Obviously, the hearth most often acts as the center of attraction in the room, and with the support of a fabric pattern, the entire ensemble will look especially impressive.
If you are still hesitant to hang a story tapestry in the rooms where you spend a lot of time, in the bedroom or living room, try using wall decor in additional rooms. A tapestry with a landscape will look great in a spacious hall or hallway. Some private homes and hallways have enough free space to accommodate wall decor in the form of fabric rugs. The main thing is that there is enough free space to view the entire textile picture.
Interior Design
Tapestry is a more delicate material, and the patterns on it are very subtle and clear. Thanks to technology, smooth transitions of lines are observed on complex patterns. This type of work would be appropriate in any home or interior.
Tapestries with bright ornamental patterns look especially advantageous in modern rooms
Country
For country style, works with traditional ornaments and patterns are well suited. Tablecloths, rugs, curtains and tapestry napkins are appropriate for this style. It is better to put a blanket or bright pillows on the sofa.
Instead of a carpet, it is better to hang a panel or a tapestry picture. You can decorate a corner of the room with an icon. You can add little things to the hallway, use a tapestry bag.
This option is suitable for a cozy interior.
For country and rustic style, bright shades and even colorful patterns would be appropriate. But, everywhere there is a sense of proportion, and the main thing is not to overdo it with bright shades.
Using a tablecloth made of this material, you can transform your dining table. Napkins will help decorate old furniture, hide scratches on a nightstand, coffee table, or chest of drawers.
Bright accents will attract the attention of others
Classic style
In a classic design, all elements should be decorated in soothing shades. It is necessary to select all small things and items of high quality. These can be beautiful tapestry pillows, good, thick curtains in brown or pastel colors. They should be combined with parquet, with all furniture made from natural wood.
Tapestry paintings will make the room more beautiful. If the living room is large, then it is better to hang two paintings to emphasize the symmetry that is characteristic of the classics.
Simple and light classic in the form of a small panel
You can hang a picture or panel above the sofa or fireplace mantel. Classic design picture frames should be expensive. It can be gilded, silver, metal, or valuable wood.
In the bedroom you can use a bedspread, good pillowcases or heavy curtains for the window. All the same panels can hang above the bed. Closing the walls can provide comfort. If the walls in the apartment are thin, this will additionally provide heat and sound insulation.
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Art Nouveau and tapestry
This style is suitable for lovers of classics with modern elements. A modern style tapestry will look good in a bedroom or living room.
Unobtrusive and relaxed
In this case, the main motives for the tapestry should be floral or plant patterns.
For small rooms, landscapes or paintings with the endless sea are suitable. Curtains in the living room and bedroom should be long, reaching the floor. It would be good if there were expensive, good tiebacks and tiers.
You can choose a bedspread for a bed, a sofa to match the color of the curtains, or it could be a cover for an armchair.
Can be matched to pillows or curtains
In use are such items as lampshades made of tapestry, covers for books, albums, and boxes. Little things like this will help make the atmosphere more homely and cozy.
Modern styles
Modern styles will not spoil the tapestry in any way. Panels or other objects made of such material that will contain bright drawings in the avant-garde style, black and white combinations, realistic three-dimensional scenes will be acceptable in such an interior.
Realistic and voluminous stories are always in fashion
The most important thing is to maintain the style and not combine it with another. It is better to replace classic pillows with bolsters; they will be no less comfortable. You can hang large modular paintings or a futuristic panel on the wall.
Often the panels are hung on the entire wall
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Where and how to use tapestries
Bedroom
As we have already mentioned, tapestries used to be hung in bedrooms, at the head of the bed, and not only to decorate the room, but also for insulation. Today, canvases are mainly used to decorate walls.
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Living room
If you have purchased a large tapestry, then the living room is the best place to display it. Canvases with beautiful landscapes will look organic and decorate the interior.
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However, if you want something more vibrant and unusual, we have a solution. For creative people, a tapestry completely covered with sequins is suitable. Hang lamps or garlands along the wall that will highlight the brilliant madness, due to which unusual visual effects will play in the room.
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Cabinet
If you need a calm and neutral environment for comfortable work, choose pastel-colored canvases with peaceful landscapes. If, on the contrary, you want to create an invigorating atmosphere that will inspire you to work, it is better to give preference to tapestries with a dynamic pattern.
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Kitchen and dining room
The dining room, decorated in the style of ancient castles, where there is luxurious wooden furniture with carved legs, stunning textiles on the floor and an exquisite tapestry, will become the calling card of your apartment.
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Children's room
Why not hang a bright and humorous tapestry in the children's room that will cheer up not only the child, but also the parents?
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Advantages and disadvantages of tapestry curtains in the living room and bedroom
Let's give some advice: To create elegant folds on curtains, it is better to buy single-layer material.
The advantages of the canvas include:
- long-term wear resistance;
- reliable performance characteristics. The material does not roll into lumps, is not subject to fading, and maintains its noble appearance for a long time;
- pleasant to the touch. Thanks to the use of natural fabrics, the material has a soft and delicate texture, and also has a beneficial effect on a person’s emotional state;
- durable fabric. High-quality and special weaving of the fabric, created by well-known manufacturers, does not tear. It can also be difficult to cut, so if there are small children or animals in the house, this property will ensure their safety.
Pay attention to the tapestry curtains in the living room; they will add solemnity to the interior and protect from sunlight if there is an excess of it. If you need to protect your room from sunlight, you should choose light-proof curtains, which you can learn more about here.
Types of fabric
Depending on the structure, the tapestry can be:
- single layer;
- two-layer.
Density is determined by the weight of the fabric, depending on which it is divided into the following types:
- light;
- heavy;
- medium-heavy.
According to the method of implementing design and color solutions, a tapestry can be:
- with large ornaments;
- with a small pattern;
- with patterns reminiscent of embroidery;
- melange;
- plain painted.
The method of weaving the warp and weft influences the fact that tapestry fabric is defined as:
- one-sided;
- bilateral.
