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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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Japanese Antique "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Rag Tapestry Patchwork Textile Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese BORO. It was made in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s) and is an extremely valuable piece that has been carefully passed down to the present day.
BORO" is a ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79264 Rare Vintage Egyptian Birds in Tulip Field Tapestry Rug, 05'06 x 05'08. A cherished archival vintage masterpiece, this rare handwoven wool Egyptian tapestry embodies the vision...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry “greenery and birds”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of the nature in the woods, with birds, trees and a river. we can see further away, village houses. With nice natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,540 Sale Price
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Antique tapestry
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Lovely antique tapestry , few minor bits of repair / damage but nothing you wouldn't expect on a piece like this
width 76 inches or 193
Height 71 inches or 181 cms
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,625
Jean Lurçat, Balance - Aubusson Tapestry Atelier P. Legourieux - 88x116 -N 1573
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat, Balance - Aubusson Tapestry Atelier P. Legourieux - 88x116 - No. 1573
Artist: Jean Lurçat
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Perfect condition
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Category
20th Century French Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug with Battle of Shahriar King Darius & Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
