An ARRAS is a type of elaborate wall TAPESTRY that originated in the Middle Ages. It is usually made of wool or silk and is often decorated with intricate designs. The term ARRAS comes from the French word for 'TAPESTRY' and was used to refer to a type of wall hanging that was popular in the courts of Europe during the Renaissance period. ARRAS tapestries were often used to decorate the walls of castles and other grand buildings, and they remain popular today as decorative pieces in homes and other settings.