| Since they were first created in the Middle Ages, | | | | In any room or home setting, you can opt to use |
| medieval tapestries have held a special place in | | | | medieval decor to create a focal point by adding |
| homes large and small. Part of the reason for | | | | a single medieval tapestry or a selection of |
| their enduring popularity is the classic themes | | | | medieval tapestries to a room. For example, Les |
| portrayed in these works: knights, chivalry, historic | | | | Vendanges is one of the great works of the |
| battles, the thrill of the hunt and classic Biblical | | | | period. Depicting the annual wine harvest, it shows |
| tales. | | | | peasants gathering the grapes to be made into |
| The artists of the time had a love of varied | | | | wine. Medieval tapestries such as Les Vendanges |
| themes, often adding representations of fictional | | | | or even verdures will look beautiful in an |
| characters and symbols to tell a story. Most of | | | | entryway or in the dining room. |
| the time, these medieval tapestries were | | | | 3. To create a medieval theme throughout the |
| commissioned for specific walls in large castles, | | | | home |
| churches or estates. They were prized not only | | | | Many home designs lend themselves well to |
| for their beauty, but the sheer artistry of the | | | | medieval tapestries. Victorian homes with paneling, |
| original art and the fine weaving of the tapestry | | | | older classic homes with high ceilings and even |
| itself. | | | | modern homes with large open spaces are |
| Your own home can enjoy these classic works. In | | | | perfect for a Middle Ages makeover. It's easy to |
| fact, they are more popular than ever and highly | | | | add medieval accents to the home, such as faux |
| collectible. To help you add medieval tapestries to | | | | finishes on the wall to make the room look older |
| your own home decor, here are 3 decor ideas on | | | | and richer. Dark golds and bronzes work well, as |
| how to use medieval tapestries to enhance your | | | | does wainscoting, which adds an element of wood |
| home. | | | | paneling to the lower portion of the wall. |
| 1. In your medieval themed room | | | | Before doing a makeover, it's recommended that |
| If you have a room that is decorated with classic | | | | you select your medieval art works first so you |
| medieval decor, such as armor, swords or shields, | | | | can design the color scheme to match your |
| medieval tapestries will help you turn your home | | | | favorite woven works. This can be much easier |
| into a castle! | | | | than trying to do one without considering the |
| Many of the greatest works depict epic battles of | | | | other. |
| the time and brave knights who set out in search | | | | One of the great things about medieval tapestries |
| of holy relics, dragons and damsels in distress. The | | | | is that they never go out of style. For the last |
| bold use of these themes - in many cases, | | | | 500 years they have graced some of the most |
| portrayed in a set of medieval tapestries - will | | | | beautiful homes, estates and palaces in the world. |
| look great in a room where the Middle Ages are | | | | They can give your home a look that is fit for a |
| still revered. | | | | queen or a king. |
| 2. As a focal point in any home | | | | |