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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
Shop for Modernist Tapestry on 1stDibs
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
Large 1950s Modernist Tapestry with Musicians, Inspired by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mid-Century tapestry or carpet from the 1950s, professionally mounted on wood stretcher
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Yarn
Vintage Hand-Hooked Mid-Century Modern 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 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
Kennedy Bahia. Brazilian Wall Tapestry. "Multi-colored foliage", c. 1960
By Kennedy Bahia
Located in PARIS, FR
, modernist tapestries. His creations merge fine art and craftsmanship, making him one of the key figures in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand-Woven French Aubusson Tapestry Wall Art of Forest Scene
Located in Barrington, IL
Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Antique Tapestry with Frame, Aubusson Verdure
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
