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What are tapestries made of?
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Tapestries are made out of a wide range of materials. Wool is arguably the most commonly used to produce the threads for weaving tapestries. In some cases, silk or metallic threads will be mixed in with wool for added luster. Some weavers opt for other materials, such as cellulose and cotton. Find a selection of tapestries on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Swedish Modern Tapestry "Pensé Blomlapp" by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in Uccle, BE
"Pensé Blomlapp" (Pansy flower patch) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in wool, it has dimensions of H23.5 x W2...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Wonderful large 18th century French Aubusson Tapestry, Verdure
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful and Large 18th-Century French Aubusson Tapestry
An exceptional and wide Aubusson tapestry from the 18th century, featuring a lush verdure design. The scene depicts a rich f...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Magnificent Flemish Historical Tapestry the Bull Hunting, 17th Century
Located in Rome, IT
outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century.
Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Concert Champêtre ( country concert )
Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a lush forest scene and a meandering waterway. Woven in verdant colors in a range of green and blue tone...
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20th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Japanese Antique "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Rag Tapestry Patchwork Textile Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese BORO, dating back to the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is an extremely valuable textile that has been carefully preserved and passed down to the present d...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
