Antique 17th Century Scenic Tapestry Surrounded by Floral Border

Late 17th century antique tapestry with woodland scene and floral border, rug 17-0401, country of origin / type: France / Adam style t...

Large vintage floral kilim in elegant European design Kb-H--401-10, Large flat-weave vintage Bessarabian kilim rug with floral central medallion ...

Measures: 4'0" x 9'5" Antique European Tapestry Rug with Floral and Vine Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug KBE-231001, country of origin / type: Europe / Tapestry, circa 1860 This ex...

This engaging antique European Tapestry from 1880s France depicts a traditional woodland landscape. The entire scene is set within an abundant woodland setting of trees, bushes and v...

18th century Verdure tapestry measuring approximately 8 by 10 feet. Originally made popular in French courts in the 1600’s They were very popular in the French courts. This example ...

77764, antique French Verdure tapestry. This hand-woven antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. ...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth weaving where both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous; the artisan interlaces each colored weft back and forth in its own small pattern area. It is a plain weft-faced weave having weft threads of different colors worked over portions of the warp to form the design. Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. The success of decorative tapestry can be partially explained by its portability (Le Corbusier once called tapestries...

Pretty french mid century Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry with nice design of castle and nature with birds, and beautiful colors, entirely woven with wool.