Tapestries are known for their unique capacity to transform even the most humble home into a space of unmatched class and elegance with their timeless appeal and beauty. The world might have become more virtual and technology-centric but this unique hand-crafted art-form continues to make thousands of people across the world house-proud. Leading the market in this niche-world of tapestry making and selling is Tapestry Catalogue, which is known for its visually stunning collection of tapestries. Here you will find a diverse range of tapestries from Bayeux, to Religious to the best of Verdure Tapestries. Each piece of work from our Verdure tapestry collection is a striking work of art – masterfully crafted and intricately designed.

The word verdure" comes from the old French word verd, meaning green. Also called Garden Tapestry, this type of tapestry is decorated with a design based on plant forms. Historians are unsure when the first verdure tapestries were made, but by the 16th century they had risen to become a popular form of textile art in their own right. The chief features of the Verdures were the large flowing all-over patterns of dentate foliage in a low toned shade of green parseme, with a sparse overlay of brightly coloured sprigs of more or less naturalistic flower motives. The more expensive kinds had animals, birds and figures of a subsidiary type in colour tones harmonising with the larger leafage.

Initially formal verdure's owed their distinct design to the use of detailed foliage alone, however over time these came to incorporate landscapes and wildlife into them making them more like the form we associate with the name now. One notable feature of all verdures is their attention to detail and their striking use of natural colours to create a strong visual impact. Known for their legendary notice to detail, elaborate designs and exquisite craftsmanship, verdure tapestries continue to grace the walls of palaces, chateaus, museums and modern day homes.

Over the years tapestrycatalogue.com has acquired the reputation of being the best place to buy verdure tapestries, online and at unmatched prices. Visit our online catalogue to view our excellent collection. Our web site provides you with a safe and secure shopping experience, right from the time you enter our web store till the time you leave, offering complete security and peace of mind to you. You can order your tapestries online or by phone, fax, or mail. For more information please visit www.tapestrycatalogue.com.

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