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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 Hand-Woven French Aubusson Tapestry of Forest Scene with Birds in Trees
Located in Barrington, IL
, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Antique Tapestry with Frame, Aubusson
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Woven Folkloric Tapestry in Crimson, Yellow, Lavender, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
French Tapestry, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Handmade Quilt, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Baltic Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand-Woven Folkloric Tapestry of a Horse Rider in Lavender, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Handmade Quilt, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Antique
Category
Mid-20th Century Baltic Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Village and Mountain Landscape
Located in Barrington, IL
Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry, Hand Woven Wall Art.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lesothian Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Tapestry of a Forest Hunting Scene in Pastel Colors
Located in Barrington, IL
French Tapestry, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
