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Corporate
Art Tapestries

Imagine a colorful
wall tapestry fabricated from plush broadloom
carpet. The corporate art world is abuzz
with stunning examples of ornate carpet
sculptured tapestries that defy a simple
description. These broadloom tapestries
can feature 3-d like depth and reflect current
carpet sculpture techniques that have never
been seen before.
How are the Tapestries
produced?
Without revealing too
many trade secrets, they are essentially
fabricated with a unique inlay process.
The vibrant color palette available in broadloom
carpet selections assures that mose requests
can be met. After the tapestries are fabricated
they are then sculpted with precision tools
that 'sharpens' up the whole piece.
One sure-fire way to
establish a unique look is to blend complimentary
carpet styles and create a rich tapestry
of colors, textures and depths. One clear
advantage of this form of tapestry is the
scalability. Think large scale murals and
you have a glimpse of what's possible.
Mounting or hanging large
scale tapestries does require a set-up time
and an installation window of a day or two,
but this is not uncommon.
There are a few
obvious benefits to the installation of
a plush tapestry.
1. A colorful alternative
to the ordinary flat two-dimensinal Art.
2. A creative solution
as a sound buffer for rooms with ambient
echoing.
3. Abundant themes that
can be reflected in a custom tapestry.
When considering a broadloom
tapestry, it's important to ask a few key
questions, for example: How do we come up
with a design? There will likely be a discovery
phase; exploring concepts, then a few renderings
are created and finally a design is agreed
on.
How will the tapestry
be mounted? For large scale tapestries,
it's best to secure the tapestry on the
wall with a special adhesive, making a more
or less permanent install. For smaller tapestries,
the same applies, however the tapestry can
alternatively be stapled in place - invisibly
- or hung from a decorative rod.
How are materials and
colors chosen? There should be many options
available in colors, style and textures.
The broadloom mills like Shaw and Mohawk
have extensive selections, here's a few:
try a sophisticated patterned piece, or
a thick plush style, or even shorter commercial
grade options. Wool selections are also
available. Samples and swatches can easily
be shipped direct from the mills.
The stunning look and
'wow factor' of a well made broadloom tapestry
will certainly generate a buzz in the designated
space as well as create a quieter environment
in those settings that demand it.
In
wrapping up we have discovered that broadloom
tapestries are ideal candidates for corporate
art installations. They can add color and
soften a noisy space at the same time, and
can be scaled up to larger sizes. There
are ample colors and styles to work with
as well.
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