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Defining the term tapestry in a modern context is quite complex. The evolution of creative techniques, context, and purpose have evolved greatly through the centuries. Let's break the subject into 3 steps to make it clearer.     As a basis, we can consider the term tapestry as always referring to a textile art, made for the decorative purpose.   1 - A little bit of history: The word tapestry is a term that appeared in Europe around the fourteenth century, in spite of the fact that the principal tapestry works of art are of Greek beginning (in Europe).  A Tapestry is weft-faced weaving using...

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Now you have your beautiful tapestry wall hanging installed in your room...so what's next? Here are 4 steps that can allow you to enhance your tapestry experience by caring it like it deserves. A good care of your wall tapestry can extend its lifetime and beauty.   The 4 essential points are:   1 - Be careful about smell exposure Hanging a tapestry near a kitchen or a very odorous room can be a tragic olfaction experience: the tapestry material will absorb the ambient smell and keep it! Avoid exposing your tapestry in a room with a strong odor. The opposite tip...

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The summer is here, and we all want to dress lightly to enjoy its sweetness. We have already seen how to use our favorite tapestry to picnic, but can we go further and use it to turn it into a summer outfit? The answer is: yes! These techniques work more with finely textured tapestry (like polyester) and work best with medium-sized tapestries close to 51,2x59 inches (130x150cm). With 100% cotton tapestries the knots will be a harder to make, and you could substitute them with small pins. So here are 3 powerful ways to use your wall tapestry as a...

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Mandalas designs have become popular with the general public for only a short time. From millennial traditions through the wave of the new age, what remains of the symbol and power of these strange figures? What is a Mandala designs meaning in a mandala tapestry context? 1 - Origin and definition: A mandala (Sanscrit: मण्डल pronunciation "mon- dah- lah": circle) is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism. It represents the universe.   2 - Today's symbol: Nowadays "mandala" has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically: a microcosm of the universe. The new age also mixed the fractals representations with...

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