Heraldic Coat of Arms Tapestries - Old World Wall Decor

Our names may mean various different things, but for some people, their surnames are deeply rooted to their family history. There are many people in the United States that have surnames that have a lot of history behind them and often times a coat of arms. Since America is the melting pot, there are surnames here that are linked back to all different parts of the world. Heraldic coat of arm tapestries are tapestries that bear a particular family's name and coat of arms. Many heraldic designs date back to medieval times and display the fleur de lys symbol, swords, and animals such as lions and unicorns. A coat of arms symbolizes an identity and a source of family pride. Back in medieval times, many high ranking families and nobility displayed their coat of arms on their clothing and in the homes. Knights also displayed a heraldic design on their attire symbolizing their loyalty to Kings.

European heraldic tapestries, mainly from Belgium and France, are popular wall décor even in today's modern society.

These tapestries are unique and eye-catching when displayed with traditional home décor. Famous designs include: "Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte" based on an historic tapestry and features the eagle and bees of the Empire style, "Stuart Crest" in which The Coat of Arms are the Royal Arms of Charles 2nd (Charles Stuart) who reigned in England, Scotland and Ireland between 1661 and 1685, and "Chevalier" in which the knight Jean de Daillon, officer and advisor to King Charles XII, is bearing the wolf banner.

Heraldic coat of arms tapestries instill a great sense of pride from the medieval era and each design has its own historic background. Heraldic tapestries are chosen by many interior decorators for Old English, French and traditional architecture. Deep backgrounds with a brighter coat of arms design in the center are typical of heraldic tapestries. Generally, dark blue or black backgrounds with brighter shades of reds, golds, and greens are the most popular, although these tapestries do come in other colors. Coat of Arms tapestries are especially pleasing to the male eye as these designs are the epitome of masculinity.

When choosing a Coat of Arms tapestry you will find the highest quality from European tapestry manufacturers who produce the most authentic designs. The highest grade of yarns, exquisite colors, and intricate weave are trademarks of the Belgian and French weavers.