Thursday, November 8, 2007

Canopies Q&A: Understanding Types Of Canopies And Tents

* Where did the name ?canopy? come from?
The word canopy in Greek is konopeion that is derived from the word konops that literally means a gnat, any various small biting and two-winged flies.
Shakespeare has defined the word canopy as a covering cloth against flies. This definition of Shakespeare is very much related to its name itself in Greek that means gnat, fly
The word canopy was used by Herodutus in speaking of the nets which the Nile fishermen used to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

* What is a crown canopy?
A crown canopy is a long fabric panel that fall under a valanced top section, making a sweep of color and style that is unforgettable. Crown canopies makes a dramatic statement in a room.
Crown canopies are of different styl View the rest of this article


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