Tapestry pillowcases: tips for choosing and caring for

Tapestry is a unique and very beautiful material. Since ancient times, it has been appreciated and considered a sign of refined, refined taste. The houses of nobility and royalty were adorned with various products made from this fabric. Nowadays, tapestry is by no means forgotten; on the contrary, it is in great demand in the interior design of modern apartments. This article will focus on tapestry pillowcases.

Jacquard fabric, which is called "tapestry", is distinguished by its durability. It is very durable, so products made from it can serve for a long time. Most often, decorative bedspreads, pillowcases, panels and real paintings are made from tapestry.

Modern manufacturers decorate jacquard products with various patterns and prints, lace trim, ribbons, inserts, beaded patterns.

Advantages of the fabric:

• beautiful aristocratic appearance;
• a variety of textures and patterns;
• strength;
• durability;
• resistance to fading and abrasion;
• hypoallergenic;
• affordable cost.

Among the disadvantages are rigidity, as well as some care features.

Tapestry pillowcases contain plot drawings and original images. They can be used to complement and decorate interiors.

• To decorate a bedroom or living room in a strict classical style, images of antique architecture and flower plots are most suitable. Pillows with reproductions of paintings applied to the pillowcase also look original and interesting.
• For decoration of the dining room interior, “delicious” drawings are most in demand. These can be pillowcases with still lifes made of fruits, tableware and cutlery. Floral and fruity compositions create a light and cozy atmosphere in the dining room.
• In the kitchen, you can lay out pillows with food still lifes, as well as images of tea or coffee accessories.

• For a living room in a modern style, you can choose pillowcases with plot drawings. Bright picturesque landscapes look great.
• Pillows with discreet landscape sketches will help to add peace to the bedroom interior: a winter day, a snow-covered forest, water landscapes, autumn herbs.
• The bright and cheerful tapestry pillowcases can also be used in the children's room. Fortunately, modern manufacturers have not forgotten this category of consumers either. From the pillowcase, your favorite characters from fairy tales or your own photo, sprinted onto the material, can look at the baby.
• If the room is decorated in an oriental style, you should refrain from plot drawings and landscapes. For such an interior, it is better to choose pillowcases with geometric patterns and compositions.

As with any decor element, you should not overdo it in terms of the number of pillows in the interior area.

If you decide to purchase tapestry pillowcases, pay attention to the quality of the fabric from which the product is sewn.

• Examine the back and the outside of the pillowcase. The seams on the product must be neat, no protruding threads or loops are allowed.
• On the face of a quality tapestry, drawings and patterns are always clear.
• Pay attention to the canvas of the material. The weave in a good jacquard fabric should be fairly tight and durable.

Pillowcases can be matched to pillows already in the house. Then you need to be guided by their size. In addition to the standard proportions of square pillows (35x35cm, 50x50cm) and rectangular (50x70 cm, 70x25, 45x65 cm), there may be original configurations.

In the case of standard shapes, the exact size of the product can be found by looking at the label. If not, measure the pillow with an appropriately sized ruler or tailor's soft tape. When choosing and buying a pillowcase, inform the seller about the parameters of your pillow so that he can help you choose the product of the right size.

Often, roller pillows are used for interior decoration, as well as products of a round or oval shape. In modern trends in interior design, decorative pillows can even have a non-geometric abstract shape.

As mentioned above, caring for such a fabric has certain subtleties. Let's dwell on them in more detail.

• General rules. Although the material is highly resistant to fading, you should not place pillows in tapestry pillowcases in places where there is constant exposure to direct sunlight. Like any fabric, tapestry pillowcases do not respond well to high humidity in a room. To keep the pillowcases clean, they can be vacuumed periodically to remove fine dust and debris. You can also perform preventive cleaning with a dry soft brush.
• Ironing a product made of jacquard material. Tapestry pillowcases can be ironed at the lowest temperature in the Silk or Delicate setting. Steaming is acceptable. The tapestry pillowcase should be ironed from the wrong side, having previously covered it with a loose cotton cloth.
• Washing and cleaning. In the case where the contamination is not serious, it is advisable to confine it to dry mechanical cleaning. If washing is necessary, it must be done in warm water (not higher than + 30 ° С) by hand. Pre-soak the pillowcase for half an hour. In the washing machine, tapestries can be washed by running the delicate or hand wash program. All mild detergents are suitable for tapestry fabrics. It is important that they do not contain chlorine. Lightly stubborn stains and dirt can be removed with shampoo. A tapestry pillowcase should not be wrung out. The product must not be dried in the sun. You should also avoid placing wet material near heating or heating appliances.

You will learn more about tapestry pillowcases in the following video.