When a man named began selling inexpensive reproductions japanese tapestry of 18th and 19th century traditional english furniture. he advertised his mahogany-finished butler''s tables and nightstands in magazines, then shipped the unassembled items to customers, who put them together in their homes. the name was idea. he associated the most glorious days of the british empire with india, and its crown jewel, the city of . he hoped everyone would make the connection. they didn''t but that was the least of his problems. in 1978 was strictly mail-order. sales totaled $1.5 million, and the company was losing money.a new direction then along came canadian robert who found out about the company and was impressed by the quality of the products and the reasonable prices.purchased the rights to develop the company in canada, which included access to the overseas supply channels harper had established, mainly in taiwan. back in toronto, decided to holidays put tapestry ''s products into small stores in shopping malls. he believed the concept would attract "impulse shoppers" looking for an attractive product at a very good value.

what do you recommend for furniture care of your products?is especially proud of our wood and metal finishes which have been designed for easy care and low maintenance. no wax or polish is necessary to enhance the beauty. use a holidays soft damp cloth to maintain the finish, remove spots or soiling. what is your furniture made of?wood furnishings are exclusively reproduced for using a meticulously supervised manufacturing process of the highest standards. our manufacturing tapestry uses solid hardwood when needed for supporting parts that includes legs and frames. in the tradition of fine furniture, tabletops and large surfaces are veneered with top grade hardwood over a quality woodcore to prevent warping. because all of our products are hand crafted, dimensions may vary slightly.

what delivery charges can i expect when i place an order on-line?most orders are shipped ups® ground service and you can expect delivery within 7-10 working days. for specific information on delivery and freight charges, please see our shipping/ delivery section under customer service. what is your return policy? at , you can always shop with confidence… your satisfaction is assured. if within 30 days you are not completely holidays and tapestry satisfied, return the item for an exchange, gift certificate, or full refund, holidays including tapestry tax. sorry, we are unable to refund shipping charges.do you have a bridal or gift registry no, we do not have a bridal registry at this time.can you ship items internationally? holidays currently, we are not able to ship products or catalogs to international addresses.