Wall Hangings

Wall décor is the voice of walls. Walls do speak with the kind of decor you use on these walls. Wall hangings have always been one of the best forms of wall décor. Wall hangings have never been more popular. They provide a great focal point in the hallway, or elsewhere. A wall is one of the best places where you can flaunt your aesthetic tastes and artistic sensibilities. Every wall hanging has a story to tell, not just about your home but also about its rightful owner- You. The only effort required is that you must be able to select one that enhances and designs your wall according to a reflection of your personality.

Walls can hug your soul in its colours and art. Wall hangings can give you a sense of divine pleasure in the moments you spend at home. When you want to decorate your home, make sure that you have chosen the right colour schemes and complementing accessories for your walls.

Wall hanging décor includes myriad items made of various substances to suite every taste. A wall hanging is a very innovative accessory that gives an enriching effect to the otherwise plain and mundane wall and your room. Wall hanging as an art has a variety ranging from barn wood framed western tin prints to beautiful vignettes and ranching icons. From clocks to wall candle holders, one can have everything that is unique, beautiful and elegant.

One must keep in mind many factors while setting finger on a wall hanging. The colour coordination, the exact placing of the wall hanging, how high should it be put, etc. Wall hanging décor can be put up at the centre point of the room so that the center point of the picture, painting, etc can be at an eye-level. Trial should be on a piece of paper as it will be easier to figure out and avoid the chances of wrong placing.

Designer wall hangings can make a real style statement. If you have a large wall, a great wall hanging can be a perfect source of focal point in the room. This can help divert attention from a point of unwanted attention to a point that offers more serenity.

Indian wall hangings

India is one of the most artistically rich nations in the world. This combination of diversity and skill has produced some of the most breathtaking creations. Each state has a unique style of expression to offer.

Indians have always been fond of adorning the walls of their home. Decorative wall paintings have been in use since the dawn of civilization. Traditionally, wall hangings have occupied a special niche in decorating home.

Indian wall hangings employ a variety of materials, and some innovative ways of placing them on walls. Some of the popular materials used are mud, clay, Jute and coir, paper, cloth, wood and cane, metal (wrought iron, brass, bronze, and copper, among others), papier-mâché and glass. Some popular decorative styles include appliqué and patch work, thread work, embroidery, embossing, engraving, enamelling, bevelling, and weaving.

Popular motifs and patterns are geometric, floral, animal, gods and goddesses, court life scenes, scenes from everyday life, mythological figures, architectural, birds, human figures and abstract designs.

Gujarati wall hangings are famous for their embroidery with mirrors and beads. They look festive by making use of yellow, red and saffron. They are also known for their terracotta wall hangings. Wall hangings woven of jute are famous of India. The natural golden colour of the jute fibre is very attractive.

Moradabad and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh in India are famous for their handmade brass, copper and stainless steel hangings. Bastar in Madhya Pradesh is also well known for its tribal wall hangings

Tamil Nadu is famous for its platter hangings. Thanjavur plates have designs beaten out from the back of copper and silver plates, and encrusted on a brass tray.

Papier-mâché work is famous of Kashmir. These are traditional Indian paintings that are framed and hung on walls. They include paintings such as Phad , Pichwai , Warli , Madhubani , Kalamkari , Thangka , Batik , Miniatures , Patachitra , Tanjore , among others.