The rise of huge variety of fabric based art ranging from complex woven textiles to basic colored cloth is a result of the combination of our wish to decorate the world around us and the need of textiles. One of the accomplished forms of this art for a long time are wall hangings and tapestries and from almost every culture, artists have made contributions on certain form of textile art and its history dates back to the millennia.

As lately many people are looking outside the conventional alternatives for wall décor, wall hangings and tapestries are enjoying a rise in interest. The reason why tapestries have once again become the tasteful home improver is because of their long history combined with the tactile nature.

Contemporary tapestry design

As a basis for modern tapestry designs the growth in contemporary art is a latest development, although a vast range of conventional designs is also available. Provided the weaver has the skill to do so, almost every design can be effectively built-in into a tapestry because of the nature of the modern weaving process. Therefore, compared to framed canvases and prints, wall tapestries are being considered as an alternative medium by many contemporary artists.

To add new dimension to fabric design a vast range of subject matter of contemporary works of art from idyllic coastal scenes to impressionist inspired landscapes to fantasy art to modern cityscapes, is being encompassed while merging vibrant, modern images with traditional weaving techniques.

To increasingly exploit the exclusive qualities of woven textiles, designs and paintings from these admired artists are being preferred over prints, which also enjoy a unique position in home décor. Though originally not planned by the artists, often the designs come alive in ways due to the perceptible nature of the wall hangings as they add texture and depth to these already remarkable works and are thus a distinctive substitute to framed art.

Modern textile art

Moreover, the textile artists in the art world who use fabric as their main medium are enjoying an improved reputation. Tapestries and other types of wall hanging are becoming the principal medium for expression for a growing number of artists rather than pursuing their art in paintings. A contemporary and new twist is given to this ancient art while combining range and depth available through fabrics with the artistic vision of modern artists like Elda Abramson, Ulrika Leander and Monique Lehman.

As a vital part of the design is to generate a depth not possible with usual resources like canvas, modern, striking designs and bold colors that incorporate the weave of the fabric used, as certain textile works of art are abstract in character. While becoming a wonderful central point in almost any setting they enhance a dash of color to cheer up a room as a home décor alternative.

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