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A Tapestry Tale...
Nobelmen & Kings found they could roll up thier beautiful tapestries and travel from kingdom to castle to residence and setup nicely decorated quarters.

In the cold winter months the castle walls were draped in this wonderful wall decor to insulate and protect them from the cold. It also brought a beautiful and decorative look to the castle, making it warm and inviting.

Many churches would display the hangings year round and add the tapestry fabric of many more varied themes for holidays and special occassions to brighten up the walls for these festive events.

Apart from mythological and religious themes woven in the medieval tapestries, the hunting scenes also came on as being very popular and sought after as the number one decorating choice for home decor.

A Tale About Rugs...
For thousands of years rugs have been around. Most all were made from natural fibers such as cotton or wool and few have survived from the 16th - 17th centuries.

It is becoming more and more rare to find antique rugs in good condition, which makes them quite expensive and can be considered an exceptional discovery that brings about excitement and the desire to bring them home.

From the 5th century BC the Pazyrk rug was discovered in Mongolia in 1949 and survived, because it was frozen solid in a tomb for about 2,500 years.

The Great Emperor Akbar took a great liking to rugs and brought his very own Persian rug weavers to India, while he fought and won this country in the 16th century.

The weaving of these carpets flourished in areas with natural resources, such as domestic sheep for the wool or where there were cotton crops. Societies would not have been able to afford to weave these splendid works of art, without these natural resources readily available.

In the East handmade rugs continue to flourish as a trade, today. Story telling of some of the patterns and their meanings are beginning to be lost as we move forward in time. We try to keep up, but machines make many reproductions of our decorative oriental rugs, leaving behind a skill, as story and it's history.

A Tale About Decor4u...
We try to keep these treasured works and history alive, by seeking out hand-knotted rugs, tapestries & batiks from around the globe. It is our small contribution to these tiny villages and tribes to see if we can help them survive just a bit better by choosing to patronize their handmade creations as one of our first priorities. One tapestry, batik & rug at a time.. helps to make these dreams come true.

As the artists continue to make these fabulous creations, their talented skills will be passed down to their children and hopefully there will be many more generations to come. The stories woven into the fabrics will survive, and we will pass them along to you.

As Decor4u.com grows, we plan to make additional contributions to the artists, from each & every purchase made from our online shop. We will help make their dreams come true, one unique handmade gift at a time.

If you surround yourself with beauty, it can create a marvelous feeling that helps sooth your mood and makes your spirit soar. And that, my friend is priceless.

There is nothing quite like the color in this Spanish bay. Artists flock from all over the world to paint in this perfect sunlight.

A hand hooked rug for kids playroom or bedroom is exactly what kids want. Kids feel grown up when they have the same fun look in their rooms when their friends come to play with their toys.

It's durable, since it's made from 100% wool. It cleans up fast with soap and water and is also machine washable. This wool area rug works well on the wall and floor.

This style of hand-knotted Oriental rug is known as the Kazak. Rug enthusiasts from all over the world seek these area rugs for their size, color, design, and affordability, not to mention the overall charm and handsome beauty they offer.

Nomad tribal craftsmen and craftswomen from Southern Asia make these rugs by hand, one knot at a time. Their creative expression shines through in the magnificent Oriental rugs they make. It takes one Nomad tribal person many months, working six days a week, to make one 6' x 4' Kazak rug.

A true treasure is found in these area rugs, as they are bright and colorful and simply marvelous when it comes to accenting the decor in your home.