Bed Covers
Sunday, April 25th, 2010The history of the canopy bed dates back to the Nomadic Age, when a tent was used as a home. Tents were built a little differently in those days. They were made by hammering four tall poles deep, into the ground, and covering the center with a sturdy cloth fabric. This fabric was attached to all four poles, and secured to provide an overhead cover. A bed was, then constructed out of straw, or palm leaves, and placed under the tent. This kind of overhead covering is now called a canopy. The tent, as it was called in the Nomadic Age, served multiple purposes. It was used as a bedroom, kitchen, and a general living area.