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Tapestry cushions always prove to be a popular gift item and perhaps with a royal wedding fast approaching, the sale of tapestry cushions could be set to blossom further! Royal wedding memorabilia and souvenirs are always extremely popular as people want to have a little (or sometimes big) something to remember the occasion by.
Tapestry cushions, although just a cushion are very versatile in that they can be used as a standard cushion if so desired but are very often highly decorative so can easily be used to blend in with the decor or theme of a particular room.
Although very much a cushion cousin of their wall hanging tapestry counterparts, it seems that cushions are produced in many more designs, which perhaps reflects their size and versatility. Tapestry cushions are available in a variety of sizes and can be placed as discreetly or as prominently in a room as desired, whereas a wall tapestry pretty much demands the attention of all.
As well as classic tapestry covers such as scenes and portions of the Bayeux Tapestry and William Morris tapestries, tapestry cushions as mentioned earlier, are produced with plenty of modern and quirky themes too, with something to suit all ages and all tastes.
Royal Wedding themes will be popular right now with the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011 but there are lots of other commercial themes too! National flags, animal tapestries such as cats, dogs, birds and horses, modern art themes, personalised themes, as well as sporting events and occasions, not to mention countryside and scenes of nature.
Prices and quality can also vary considerably as with any product. Some, especially those perhaps with a more "gimmicky" flavour can often be mass produced as gift items and are intended to be a bit of fun, whilst there are also those that are really high quality, skilfully made and woven to the highest order. These often reflect a more historical theme and are perhaps a truer reflection of the classical tapestries of old.
You may well see tapestry cushions as you are out and about on a shopping trip, but to really get a sense of the variety and choice available, the internet tends to be the best place to start if you are seeking a particular kind of cushion.
So, something for everyone with tapestry cushions and there are plenty of specialists on the internet who will be only too glad to advise and point you in the right direction.
