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What is a tapestry?
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A tapestry is a piece of hanging textile art that contains pictures or designs. A tapestry is created by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering directly onto canvas.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pair of Modernist Tapestries after Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Modernist needlepoint tapestries after Robert Motherwell, circa 1970s. They have been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vintage Hand Hooked Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Wall Art, Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Woven Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Wall Art, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, Large Wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Woven Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Wall Art, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, Large Wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestries Depicting Camels and Humans
Located in Barrington, IL
Art, African Weaving Art, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century
Category
Late 20th Century Tunisian Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Woven African Mohair Tapestry “Reflection in Pond”
Located in Barrington, IL
, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Lesothian Tapestries
Materials
Wool