
29. Tapestry
For thousands of years, human beings have loved using tapestries in their homes and places of worship. A long time ago, having a tapestry in your home was a sign of wealth, and they were typically only found in castles. In case you don’t know, a tapestry is a piece of fabric with an image on it. Years ago, people would need to crochet images on a tapestry by hand. While these kinds of tapestries still exist, it’s a lot more affordable to find one that’s simply has an image printed on the fabric. Tapestries are popular in dorm rooms and apartments owned by people in their early 20s.

When you live in a dorm, the walls are often made of cinder block. This is a really easy way to cover up an unattractive wall. It’s difficult to hang paintings, because you can’t actually drill into the cement. So the tapestry is lightweight, and you can use tape or command hooks to drape it up against the wall. Even if you live in a house with drywall, a tapestry can still be very cool. Some people have even used tapestries that look like a background in order to give the illusion of depth in a room. For example, there are tapestries that look like libraries or bookshelves. By hanging this behind your bed, you give the illusion that there is a built-in bookshelf behind it.