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Angela Dawson-Field
Member since 24th September 2008
Angela Dawson-Field is an author and textile specialist. Her interests include Medieval Tapestry Art. She has written a number of articles for The Tapestry House.
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11th November 2008
Modern home décor enthusiasts are often looking for new and unusual items to add a unique touch to their home accents. Whilst those in the know have often turned to textiles and wall hangings to add that distinct touch very few are aware of one of textil...
11th November 2008
A tapestry exudes warmth, colour and adds an interesting design perspective in the home. Tapestries have been used in American homes for centuries and were the height of fashion in the 17th and 18th century. They suit any period home and remain a popular ...
11th November 2008
Wall tapestries are increasing in popularity with their intricate designs and timeless appeal in the home. There is an abundance of choice on offer which can make selecting that perfect piece quite a challenge.
It is ultimately personal choice that sh...
11th November 2008
Timeless and classical, the floral tapestry adds that elegant touch to a contemporary home. A still life floral work can blend with modern furniture and enhance a room, bringing nature indoors.
Contemporary floral design
At one time floral tapestri...
11th November 2008
Tapestry art has many hidden surprises, one of which is the Asian Tapestries. These were famous in Europe for around 150 years and reflected growing European colonial aspirations. The tapestries were known as Orientale Tapestries and helped promote the ex...
11th November 2008
An everyday commodity combined with the exclusivity of the art world, fine art tapestry provides a melange of elegant home décor suited to most homes. Wall tapestries bring a combination of tactile luxury and good taste through distinctive art and textil...
11th November 2008
People have always been curious about the world around them and the development of maps has echoed this historical fascination. Maps were once considered to be valuable objects and were treasured by their owners and regarded as works of art in their own r...
11th November 2008
The Middle Ages saw the beginning of early tapestry decoration and where wall hanging emerged as an authentic form of decorative art in the home. The Gothic style of Medieval tapestry has always prevailed with decorations of flowers, religious subjects an...
11th November 2008
Warmth and comfort as well as a dramatic art statement can be added to a modern home with the clever use of tapestry. Textile art has been popular in American homes for centuries and is enjoying an increased popularity with the various styles and designs ...
15th October 2008
People have used textiles for many years for decorative purposes and the need to have cloth combined with a desire to enhance our surroundings has seen the emergence of textile art. Tapestries are among the most sophisticated of this art form and are enjo...
15th October 2008
Full of mystique and beauty, the Lady and the Unicorn series are among the best examples of medieval tapestry in existence. Many interpretations have been put forward through the ages, but there is no definite explanation as to the mystery behind the Lady...
15th October 2008
Tapestry collections throughout the world have been celebrated by many. The vivid and dramatic colours and diverse interpretations have captivated audiences and have enabled artist’s masterpieces to be transformed and reproduced through tapestry. Throug...
15th October 2008
William Morris is one of Britain’s most prolific textile designers with a talent in every area he managed to influence. A multi skilled designer with a appreciation of beautiful things, he developed a design portfolio that encompasses many genres in the...
15th October 2008
It was the Andean Indian cultures of ancient Peru who produced the most accomplished weaving in pre-Columbian America. The technique of Tapestry weaving among these peoples dates back to the beginning of the Christian Era, and was well established by the ...
15th October 2008
It is difficult to put an exact date on when and where the art of tapestry originated as the surviving evidence is both rare and fragmented (true tapestries include various primitive textiles woven on the rudest of early looms). However, the evidence we d...
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