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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
Vintage Mid-Century Hand Tapestry Wall Art in Navy, Red, Yellow, Crimson, Orange
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
Vintage Hand-Woven French Aubusson Tapestry of Forest Scene with Birds in Trees
Located in Barrington, IL
Antique French Tapestry, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Woven Folkloric Tapestry of Horse Rider in Chagall-Inspired Design
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilt, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Antique Tapestry with Frame, Handwoven Wall Art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Baltic Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$10,430 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Hand Woven African Mohair Tapestry “Reflection in Pond”
Located in Barrington, IL
, African Weaving Art, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Lesothian Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off