This Le Chateau de l’Apocalyspe medieval tapestry is definitely one of my favorites.  Just look at the gorgeous shades of blue!  This tapestry would look phenomenal against cream colored walls. 

This tapestry entitled “Paysage du Lauragais” is another one of my favorites.  It is done in the Verdure style of French wall art.  The composition of this piece is exceptional and it really makes a nice addition to the home.

We now have the unmistakably romantic tapestry from Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss.  This is one of my favorite works of art, period.  It is such a touching image, and the way he constructed it from geometric shapes and gold accents is just breathtaking.  This tapestry is available in some pretty large sizes, which make it perfect for a foyer piece or a bedroom piece.  Stunning.

Check back frequently, as we continuously add more beautiful tapestries. 

William Morris led a fascinating and enriching life.  He was involved not only in the arts, but also the politics of the time.  He led to the reinsurgence of handmade crafts and textiles, in the face of the Industrial Revolution.  He was also a writer, who was greatly influenced by the work of John Ruskin “Sesame and Lilies” and Thomas Malory “Morte d’Arthur”.  He and his life long friend, Edward Burne-Jones started a decorative arts firm that included artists such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti. 

His most famous works are:  The Tree of Life, The Holy Grail tapestry series, and Ehret Die Frauen.  You can see more tapestry wall hangings at The Tapestry Standard.

This new tapestry called “Orage” or “Storm” is an old design from the 1300’s.  You will love how this art tapestry looks in just about any room.  The colors in this piece are fabulous and the design is unique.

Another tapestry created by the same artist is L’Ete - Summer Tapestry.  Bright, vibrant and bold, this summery tapestry is sure to bring some life into your home.

We have a new William Morris tapestry that is simply exquisite.  The Vignes and Acanthus wall hanging is breathtaking in its intricacy and bold use of color and movement.  William Morris is a textiles god for a reason:  his work is gorgeous.  This is one of the last tapestries that Morris created and wove himself.  Simply amazing.

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If you want some old fashioned romance in your home decor, check out the Au Bord de la Fontaine wall tapestry.  This old style Pastorale tapestry is overflowing with sweet sentiments and beautiful colors.  Definitely a pick-me-up for your living room.

If you like medieval style tapestries, I have a treat for you.  This classic unicorn tapestry has been redone in a slightly more contemporary style.  The Lady and the Organ is part of the Lady and the Unicorn series.  This particular design focuses on the lady as she plays the organ.  The unique blocking style of this piece makes for a dramatic addition to your wall decor.

This next tapestry is stunning not only for its exquisite design, but also due to the colors present.  This Acanthus tapestry is done in the William Morris style, which can be seen in the swirling leaves and fleur pattern.  It is stunning in just about any setting you can come up with and is just a joy to own.

Look for more new tapestry updates as more are added every day!

I will be showcasing the especially beautiful tapestries here as they are added to the store. 

This enchanting Renaissance tapestry is called The Indiscretion. Notice the fine weaving and the wonderful color palette.  This is typical of the time period and looks fantastic in Victorian home decor and French Country style decor.

Verdure tapestries have been a long standing French tradition in the arts.  The verdant greens and foliage really bring nature into your home.  This is called the Forest of Bertranges.  This wall hanging makes a statement in many styles of home decor, from traditional to French Country to Contemporary. 

If you love the designs of William Morris, you are in for a treat!  Les Oiseaux tapestry epitomizes the Morris style.  The swirling leaves of lovely shades of green and blue are a trademark of his work.  Les Oiseaux translates from French to English as “The Birds”.  The birds shown in this tapestry are also typical of the Morris style:  realistic, yet created in a style reminiscent of medieval wall tapestries.

I hope you enjoy these new tapestries as much as I do.  Come on economic stimulus check!  I want to buy some tapestries!  Check back daily for more new tapestries!

For example, take a look at this version of Monet’s Garden at Giverny Pond tapestry.  Doesn’t it look almost real?  The depth of the water and the many many layers of color and foliage…breathtaking. 

The same goes with this Self Portrait of Van Gogh tapestry - it almost looks better than the original painting!

Get the most out of your home decor with stunning wall tapestries from your favorite artists at The Tapestry Standard!

Gearing up for the Summer is something that I’ve always enjoyed.  Not just adjusting my decor to follow the seasons, but just enjoying a warm breeze.  And getting ready for all of the fun outdoor parties I like to throw in the warm months.  I can’t wait to grill outside again!  Today is deceptively sunny and warm looking.  It really isn’t that warm.  Sigh.  I guess this awesome cityscape wall tapestry will have to wait for a month or two.

If you live in the frigid Northeast, why not at least make your home seem Summery with these great tapestry wall hangings?  You will notice an immediate improvement not only in your decor, but also in your state of mind.  Ahh!  Summer is here!

A great example of using negative space is if you have a very large wall.  Obviously, you don’t want to fill the entire wall with stuff - it would look overcrowded and the sheer size of the clutter will be overwhelming to the eyes.  So, how do you properly handle a space this large?  It’s easy.  It is all about symmetry and leaving the proper amount of negative space.  Since negative space gives proportion to a room, it kind of acts like a balancing element.  You can do many things with a large wall space.  You can create a very simple look with one large tapestry, hung in the center of the wall.  This leaves uniform negative space around the art work.  This style will draw your eyes immediately to the tapestry, using the negative space as a frame around the piece.  This works well with light colored walls, but not so well with darker colored walls. 

To get around the darker colored walls, you can break up your wall into multiple pieces using negative space.  Instead of hanging one very large tapestry, you can hang three or four smaller pieces.  For an interesting look, use tapestries that are not uniformly shaped.  For example, two square tapestries, one vertical rectangular, and one horizontal rectangular creates an interesting presentation of art.  The dark walls still frame each piece, but the negative space is “chopped” up into smaller sections. 

Play around with the negative space aspect of interior design.  I guarantee you will notice an immediate difference in your home decor.

I was so fascinated by the whole process, that I did some research when I got home.  The loom they were using is probably the most modern and it still took days to set up.  It got me to thinking about the more “archaic” loom styles that are still used today.  I mean, let’s consider the Jacquard loom.  This style of loom is still widely used today because it can make extremely intricate designs - perfect for wall tapestries.  But, these looms can take up to three weeks to rethread for a new design.  Weeks!  Most Jacquard looms are set up for one design, one size, one time only.  Those looms can be used over and over again to create the same design, but that’s about it. 

So, when you look at a tapestry, or are shopping for one you know one thing for sure…it took days to set up the loom to weave that tapestry.  Just imagine how long it took to set up the loom for these unicorn tapestries! 

Come and browse our enormous selection of handmade tapestry wall hangings for your home decor!

I know I’ve written about Spring cleaning.  If you haven’t already performed your yearly overhaul cleaning…now is a great time to do it.  You are pretty much stuck inside anyway.  So, clean if you haven’t already.  Next, all you need to do is add some color and a bit of nature.  Hang photographs of flowers or meadows around your home, or hang a delicate floral wall tapestry to lighten the mood.  Color is more important than anything, so make sure to hang something with bright Spring colors.  Light greens, yellows, oranges, reds and rich blues and purples will not only lighten your mood…they will create depth to your home decor.  Everyone reacts to colors, whether on a conscious or subconscious level.  Brighter colors are more intense, and they can really be uplifting.  The trees outside are green, so why shouldn’t you have bright green accent pillows (if it works with your decor, that is)?  Add a splash of color - I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

If you are looking for inspiration, visit The Tapestry Standard and browse our landscape wall hangings.