http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/CanopyQuestions http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/rss/CanopyQuestions.xml Canopy Questions from PrettyGreatAnswers.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ The word canopy in Greek is "konopeion." It is derived from the word "konops" that literally means a gnat, or any various small biting and two-winged fly. Shakespeare has defined the word canopy as a covering cloth against flies. Shakespeare's definition is closely related to the Greek term meaning Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Where-did-the-name-canopy-come-from.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Where-did-the-name-canopy-come-from.htm A crown canopy is a long fabric panel that falls 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 styles and colors. The styles range from simple to elegant. The colors may bep Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006What-is-a-crown-canopy.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006What-is-a-crown-canopy.htm Yes, it is safe to put canopy over your baby’s crib but take care to make sure installation ofthecanopy is complete and correct. To ensure the safety of the baby, proper materials should be used and it should be suited to the type of crib. Use materials that are approved for babies and will allow p Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Is-it-safe-to-put-a-canopy-over-my-babys-crib.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Is-it-safe-to-put-a-canopy-over-my-babys-crib.htm Using posts is the traditional practice, but there are also many different styles of bed canopies that don’t require posts. An example of a bed canopy that doesn’t require posts is the crown canopy, which isattached directly to the wall rather than using posts. Another is the ring canopy. A ring c Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Can-I-use-a-canopy-if-I-do-not-have-a-bed-with-posts.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006Can-I-use-a-canopy-if-I-do-not-have-a-bed-with-posts.htm Yurt is a circular, domed, portable tent that is used by the nomadic peoples of central Asia. In fact, it is the only home some nomadic tribesknow. The word "yurt" is of Turkish origin. In our day, the word yurt also refers to round huts made of modern materials. Modern yurts are copied or based on Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006What-is-a-yurt.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/02-07-2006What-is-a-yurt.htm Everything here is © Pretty Great, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.