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Where did tapestry originate?
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Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Macrame Wall Hanging, Woven Fiber Art Tapestry, IMPAR NEXUS by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS
Located in WARMENHUIZEN, NL
Impar Nexus is an exploration of accepting imperfections as part of the design. It explores the tension between control and chaos, as I learned to work with the chaos rather than fig...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
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
French Signed Aubusson Tapestry, Hide-and-Seek Game Scene - 204X187cm - No. 1540
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 204 cm
Height: 187 cm
Depth: 1 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestry has undergone a...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Monika Franco - Handmade tapestry with cotton thread. Unique piece. Mexico.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monika Franco
Handmade tapestry with cotton thread. Unique piece.
Mexico.
W. 107 cm, D. 14 cm, H. 160 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "Hunting with Hounds," depicts a scene of a hunting with houn...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
