Tapestry bell pulls can still look attractive on your wall even if you don't have any servants to call

Tapestry bell pulls are pieces of artwork that seem to come from another time. They were originally used to attach to the bell in al large home that is used to call the servants. The tapestry bell pulls would be connected to a cable that was connected to a bell in a different room in the house. When the cable was pulled a bell rang in a different room where servants were waiting to be called. It was an early form of communication that saved steps for the owner of a large home or castle. Today we have less need for bell pulls however they remain popular used as wall hangings.

There is no standard size for tapestry bell pulls other than they are long and narrow and usually have a tassel on the bottom end. They are usually fairly narrow in width and may be very long. The width is not usually more than nine inches and may be as narrow as just two inches. The length is usually at least forty inches but may be even longer. The tapestry work made a nice covering for a functional rope with a purpose other than decoration. These days not many of us have a home so large or servants that we call when we need something.

The Internet can show you a good selection of Tapestry bell pulls with many different patterns and designs stitched on them. They are still popular pieces in people’s homes even if they don’t actually attach to a bell anymore.

Author Notes:

Laurie Simpson contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.tapestry-tapestry.com. Tapestries make elegant gifts as table runners, pillows, throws and wall hangings found in traditional and medieval prints.