Memorable Interior Decorations for Stylish & Sophisticated Home Decor

Area Rugs & Tapestries.

Beauty In Home Decor

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 the hictoric and famous Bayeux Tapestry, mythological and religious themes made up many of the woven fabrics of the Medieval Tapestries. The Hunting Scenes also came on as very popular and sought after as the #1 interior 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. We seek them out and make some incredible finds for you.

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 wall art 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.

Cuddle Up My Little Turtle Dove In Classic Style..

In the chair or on the floor - no matter, they work well either way. These rugs are a soft, rich and durable.

Since they are made from 100% New Zealand virgin wool they are low maintenance. They clean up fast with soap and water and machine washable, too. The wonders of wool. Enljoy.

Create a stunning look for your home with Decor4u area rugs and tapestry wall hangings that your family and friends will love. Style and comfort are key when it comes to living life to it's fullest.

Warming up your rooms with a soft and stylish wool sheepskin rug is a nice way to begin the day.

Kids Rugs for the playroom or bedroom is exactly what kids want. Kids feel grown up when they have a cool and fun look for their room. When their friends come to play it's nice to know they have the all wool, super soft rug to spread out their games and toys, while keeping them off drafty floors.

Durable, stain resistant, baby soft to the touch, and best of all machine washable.

This style of hand-knotted area rug are known as Bakhtiari Persian Rugs. Rug enthusiasts from all over the world seek these luxury area rugs for their size, color, and design. They are exceptionally durable and super soft to the touch. A nice addition to high quality home decor.

Nomad tribal craftsmen and craftswomen from Southern Asia make the Kazak Oriental 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 maybe 3 to 4 months, working six days a week, to make one 6' x 4' Kazak rug.