Houghton Hall

This chenille tapestry depicts Houghton Hall in East Anglia in England, conceived in 1721 by Sir Robert Walpole (1676 - 1745), the 1st Earl of Orford and the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Intended from the start as a great mansion to fill with treasures, Houghton was designed by James Gibbs and Colen Campbell. Reflecting Walpole's importance in British life the mansion is large and imposing, matched only by its 5 acre gardens. The current owner, Walpole's direct descendant the 6th Marquess of Cholmondeley, has restored Houghton to its original glory, despite many years of decline. The tapestry above shows the impressive classical architecture of the façade, and captures some of the grandeur of a building that played such a central role in Britain's meteoric rise as a world power from the 18th century onwards. This tapestry is unlined and has a rod sleeve for ease of hanging.

Chenille is a popular fabric and has many uses. As a soft and supple material it can be used for a variety of purposes, including; tapestries and wall-hangings, throws, bed covers, upholstery and curtains. Chenille can be difficult to manufacture and takes a great deal of care in its production. The thread is produced by weaving fabric into tightly twisted yarns which are then combined with shorter yarns to provide a pile that protrudes in all directions, giving the final material its distinctive chenille feel and flexibility. These are then used in the normal way to produce the finished fabric. Many fabrics can be used in this process although these are typically: cotton, silk, wool, viscose, polypropylene or acrylic.
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Price: $120.00 | $195.00
Product code: m43-s
Size: 56" x 40" | 76" x 56"
Shipping weight: 14 lbs
Material: Cotton and viscose blend
Country: Belgium
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > Chenille

This product is available in 2 sizes.

Houghton Hall ~ 56" x 40"	$120.00
Houghton Hall ~ 76" x 56"	$195.00

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