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What do tapestries symbolize?
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What tapestries symbolize is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Because early examples graced the walls of palaces and grand estates, many people associate them with wealth, royalty, power and prestige. Individual tapestries may symbolize different themes based on the images and symbols that they display. For example, art historians believe the medieval Lady and the Unicorn tapestries represent the five human senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tapestries.
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THE OWL IN THE CUPBOARD, Jean Lurçat - Freznch Tapestry TABARD Aubusson - N 1553
By Jean Lurçat, Tabard
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat
Era: 20th century
Style: 1950s-1960s design
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Tapestry
Width: 253 cm
Height: 155 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition,...
Category
20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$29,451
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21x37 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Embroidered Tablecloth. Modern Wall Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
Category
2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries
Materials
Silk
$307 Sale Price
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Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
From the historical residence Chateau de Nernier, situated on the French side of Lake Geneva:
A magnificent French verdure tapestry, woven in wool and silk at the renowned Aubusson workshops in the early 18th century. This richly detailed piece features a lush woodland landscape with delicate architectural elements and meandering waterways inhabited by elegant wading birds. The composition is framed by an intricately woven floral border that enhances the tapestry’s pastoral...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rare Antique Japanese Oversized Sleeping Kimono (Yogi)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Antique Japanese Oversized Sleeping Kimono (Yogi)
This is the outer shell of a type of shaped sleeping kimono known as a yogi. Yogi were in more common use during the Edo and M...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Linen
French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry 18th century - 165Lx215H cm - N° 1537
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Style: Greenery
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool and silk
Width: 165 cm
Height: 215 cm
Depth: 1 cm.
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapes...
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a 19th Century Hand Loomed French Aubusson Tapestry
Details
rug no. j4421
size 4' x 5' 6" (122 x 168 cm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
