Enfants Jardiniers - Hand Woven Tapestry

Enfants Jardiniers - Hand Woven Tapestry

Designed by Charles LeBrun and woven in the Mozin workshops circa 1664: This tapestry now forms part of the Mobilier National collection in Paris.

Woven in Belgium
73% cotton, 17% wool, 10% polyester & 8% lurex
Backed with lining and tunnel for easy hanging
43” x 66” c
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Decorating with tapestries today

Tapestries have become one of the vital interior décor accessories today and are perfect for enhancing the aesthetic value of your home. Hanging tapestries is the trendiest thing since time immemorial. It has been a royal hobby passionately pursued by kings and descendants of royal blood. Today, more and more homes are proud possessors of elegant tapestries that make the walls look ravishing.

There are different types of tapestries available in the market place. We have selected a mesmerizing collection of tapestry wall hangings - one that is simply exquisite all the while being made available to you at the most affordable price. The modern approach to these tapestry wall hangings have made them suit the taste of contemporary buyers while keeping the conventional richness of the tapestry wall hanging art form intact to its very core. Combining a beautiful blend of past tapestry patterns with present day weaving technology makes these the most sought after tapestries on the market today.

High quality European hand woven wall tapestries

Our high quality European tapestries are crafted by a team of qualified designers. The entire tapestry line is developed on the most modern jacquard looms. The tapestries are hand finished by European craftsmen in Belgium, France, & Italy who incorporate the borders with the panel to give it a unified appearance.

We invite you to explore our European Tapestry Collection - wall coverings which in ancient days were used to decorate the most affluent homes and important buildings. Grace your walls with the bold color and design of our European tapestries. Enrich the ambiance of your home or workplace with this rich and wonderful art form.

Hanging your new tapestry:

Many of our tapestries are finished with a secondary backing. On the back of your tapestry, you will find a sleeve or rod pocket running the width of your tapestry. This is sewn in to accept a rod or dowel, which should be securely mounted to your wall with appropriate brackets.

There are two ways to hang tapestries:

1: Wooden Dowel: A quick and easy way is to cut a length of round wooden dowel slightly longer than the rod pocket. Insert small cup-hooks into each end and simply place them over small picture hook nails or any other fastening system. This is quick, easy and cheap.
2: Decorative Rods: Purchase a decorative rod with finials (decorative ends). Use the brackets provided for the tapestry to hang “off” the wall. For flush mounting, hang the rod over two picture hanging brackets hammering the nails at a 45-degree angle.

************************** For and elegant & stunning designer look: Show off your Tapestry and your designer skills by adding a pair of Corded tassels and the fanciest of finials to either end of the tapestries to blend in and complement your existing décor.

Removing creases from your new tapestry: **** Always test a small section of the tapestry for the correct heat setting before ironing. We accept no claims or liability for any instructions given below.

You may receive the tapestry with a few creases. To remove the creases:
1. Lay the tapestry on an ironing board or anything soft with a stiff backing with the tapestry back on the top
2. Place a soft cloth (muslin cloth or similar) along the crease
3. Carefully and gently steam iron the crease.

Easy care of your new tapestry:

Because your tapestry is mounted on a wall, it should not be subject to the same abuse as your carpet and upholstered seating; therefore it should need less frequent maintenance. An annual brushing with a soft brush is sufficient to dust your tapestry – or use the vacuum cleaner attachment. Be gentle. Vacuuming the front and back of your tapestry once or twice per year, with your vacuum upholstery attachment, should be sufficient maintenance for many years to come. Consider cleaning your tapestries about as often you do your fine window treatments. Your tapestry must be dry cleaned by an experienced drapery dry cleaning plant, or an Antique Tapestry Dealer or Oriental rug wash/repair room may be of assistance in cleaning your tapestry.

If your tapestry should curl:
A curl in a tapestry is not unusual. Tapestries will bend, wave and curl and may change with the seasons and humidity differences. Some people recommend decorative weights be hung at the bottom corners. Although weights will help to keep the tapestry taut, over time they may cause excessive stretching on the sides and cause the tapestry to go further out of shape. Some have sewn drapery weights across the bottom of the backing. Evenly and regularly placed weights work well and apply less stress on one particular section.

The easiest quick fix is to buy a wooden rod or dowel the width of the tapestry. Cut the rod just a tad shorter than the tapestry width. Now study how the backing is applied to the face tapestry. Find your sewing kit and get that little tool that opens up seams. About an inch up from the bottom open the seam just slightly more than the rod’s diameter. Now put a quick whipstitch above and below your opening to avoid future unravelling. Slide the rod in. Adjust it into place. With a little time, the even weight and rigidity of the rod will help keep your tapestry flat.

Will your tapestry fade?

Your tapestry is a textile and may fade as any textile might. In many environments, decades may pass before any noticeable fading occurs. Antique tapestries tend to be faded and washed out, and many consumers may actually find that their new tapestry's appearance improves with a little aging. (Some pay extra to have them washed or tea stained. If you wish to minimize fading, avoid hanging your tapestry in direct sunlight. In addition, closing drapes or blinds is a good precaution. Applying a window film or tint to reduce damaging ultraviolet light rays is also an alternative.)