Wall Hangings Guide

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Nowhere is the soul and history of any country's character more richly evident than in its indigenous fabrics - the local decorative weavings, wall hangings and tapestries. For centuries, all over the world, people have weaved, stitched, embroidered and decorated wall hangings and tapestries to tell their story, to add rich colour to homes, to celebrate and to symbolise their culture and their lives. Nomadic tribes - the Berbers and the Kurds among many - would weave a wall hanging to decorate their temporary home and, more practically, to keep the wind out; in Gujarat embroidered wall hangings adorn doorways and shrines; on many Indonesian islands a locally woven wall hanging is displayed in the temple for the many ceremonial occasions; some African hand-woven wall hangings are decorated with shells, beads or coins symbolising wealth from a time when these were forms of currency and wall hangings are also one of the most effective forms of literary expression, just think of the Bayeux tapestry.

As a rich source of inspiration a wall hanging or tapestry is hard to beat - it is texturally alive with the dyes, pattern, fabric and symbolic significance particular to its ethnicity. At The Pier, you will find a wall hanging to reflect this variety. Bring the striking colours and textures of Africa, Asia and India into your home with tribal cloths, ceremonial embroidery, jewel-coloured batik, silk patchworks, sequinned or mirrored applique, hand-carved wooden wall panels as well as our modern interpretations of traditional wall tapestries. Our handmade wall hangings are unique and elaborate in detail and design and are the perfect way to enhance any room.
<h2>Caring for our wall hangings / wall tapestries</h2> Unless otherwise stated all fabric wall hangings and tapestries should be spot cleaned only. To prevent fading avoid hanging tapestries in direct sunlight or UV light.

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