TAPIS is a French word meaning CARPET or COVERING. It is commonly used to refer to a type of floor COVERING, usually made of woven fabric, that is used to cover the floor of a room. Tapis can also be used to refer to a type of wall COVERING, such as wallpaper or fabric hung on the walls. Tapis can also be used to refer to a type of bedspread or blanket, often made of wool or cotton. Tapis is also used to refer to a type of rug, usually made of wool or cotton, that is used to decorate a room.