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October 26, 2006 - Unicorn Tapestries are a type of Tapestry with depicting a single-horned horse which projects from its forehead. There is a mystery surrounding the unicorn. Throughout the history people in different parts of the world have endowed the unicorn with many symbolic qualities.
The mysteries and the qualities associated with this Tapestry, both secular and religious, have placed it on a higher pedestal. Even today, it is regarded as a prize possession. Its popularity have remained unaffected all through the ages.
Unicorn Tapestries art has its root in ancient China. The Unicorn Tapestries has found mention in writing of Asia and Europe since. France and Netherlands were the center of European Tapestries art. The availability of skilled workers and raw materials fueled the growth of European Tapestries industry. Belgian Tapestries soon became a craze amongst the affluent class. Belgian Tapestries even today are known for decorative art and artistic flair. Considered an heirloom, Belgian Tapestries are inherited and are found in private collections, and in public buildings including museums and regarded as one the best Tapestries.
By the middle ages, Christians in Europe began to endow the Unicorn with religious qualities. It was usually a possession of the aristocratic class. The popularity of European Tapestries then spread to other parts of Europe and America. Even today the Unicorn is a subject matter in stories and novels.
Art Tapestries look great as wall hanging items, and are also popular as gift items. Art Tapestries usually depict a wide range of themes such as animals and wildlife, romance and myth, city and country, scenery and religion. Paintings of great artists like Raphael, François Boucher, and Vincent Van Gogh are also popularly depicted in Art Tapestries.
Tapestry is woven from various materials such as wool, silk, cotton and linen. Sometimes a combination of these fibers is done to produce special Tapestries. Sometimes precious metal strands including gold are used as one of the threads to produce the best Tapestries. Other than the conventional wall hanging Tapestries, other types of Tapestry are Cushion Tapestries, Table Tapestries and Throws Tapestries. Bayeux Tapestries, Royal Tapestries and Portiere Tapestries are also popular.For a wide collection of Unicorn Tapestries and other best Tapestries at affordable prices, visit www.saveontapestries.com.
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