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Tapestries For Sale
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Fragment in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful 18th-century Aubusson tapestry fragment. Hand woven in France circa 1750, the tapestry depicts a richly woven bird nestled amid a lush arrangement ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Impressive Antique Konya Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Konya Kilim rug. A fantastic antique kilim rug from Central Anatolia, with its larger-than-usual size, its dramatic border design and e...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Felmish Tapistry 17th Century from Brugge
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Fine Flemish tapestry from Brugge from the 17th century
This fine tapestry depicting a mythological scene of a woman spied by two old men.
Very inte...
Category
17th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Four Yards of Vintage Chintz, Original Chandler Price Tag
By Schumacher
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare Schumacher vintage Chintz. Gorgeous flowers in vases patterned chintz. Retains the original Chandler, Boston price tag. Four yards. Signed on the s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Directoire Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Authentic Decorative French Tapestry Wall Hanging 7'9'' X 6'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Authentic Decorative French Tapestry Wall Hanging 7'9'' X 6'9''
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Unique wall tapestry by Jean Leuenberger
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique wall tapestry by Jean Leuenberger
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Polyester
Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish mythological tapestry from the late 17th or early 18th century, envisioning Odysseus and Penelope, in a scene from the culmination of The Odyssey. Measures: 11’0” H x 10’0”...
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Pretty fragment of an very old Aubusson rug Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique large fragment from a corner of the border of an very old French Aubusson rug with beautiful design and nice colours, for using as you want !
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Category
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century Tapestry Gallant Scene - N° 1115
Located in Paris, FR
1115 - Tapisserie 19ème siècle scene galante avec des tres jolie couleurs.
Category
1850s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry 1'11" X 4'8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
17th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 16th Century Brussels Historical Tapestry, w/ Warriors Gathered in a Forest
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels historical tapestry from the late 16th century, featuring several armed figures in the foreground about to engage in battle, as other figures on horseback draw closer from the distance; within a wooded forest setting. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 8’0” H x 5’7” W.
Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Aubusson French Antique Tapestry, 19th Century - N° 900
Located in Paris, FR
*We carefully package your order. Our delivery team are a professional group who use the proper upholstery methods to avoid disappointment. Your purchases are placed in paper balls a...
Category
1880s French Aubusson Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash Tribal Cargo Bag Panel
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite 19th-century Persian Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash is a rare and highly collectible example of tribal textile artistry. Mafrash, traditionally large carrying bags woven by nomadic tribes, were used to transport household belongings during seasonal migrations. Among these, Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash pieces are some of the most sought-after in the world of tribal weaving—prized for their intricate soumak technique, vibrant natural dyes, and symbolic geometric designs.
Unlike most examples that survive with only a single panel, this remarkable piece retains both original side panels and the flat-woven kilim base, offering a more complete and authentic representation of the original form. Rich in cultural significance and visual impact, this textile is a true masterpiece of nomadic craftsmanship—perfect for connoisseurs, collectors, or interior designers seeking a striking and storied accent for sophisticated spaces.
Dimensions: 3’ 4” x 5’ 1″
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with organic vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1468
Shahsavan Soumak Mafrash, 19th century Mafrash, Persian Mafrash, Shahsavan tribal weaving, antique tribal bag, collectible Mafrash panel, Persian kilim, Shahsavan cargo bag, antique Persian textile...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Antique French Tapestry, Pictorial Field
Located in New York, NY
In the distance is a rustic arched bridge, to one side is a stone village building and to the other is another solid structure. These frame a game played by local youths while a peas...
Category
18th Century European French Provincial Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Painted French Tapestry with Medieval Museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the allure of the 15th-century masterpiece in your home with this exquisite midcentury French tapestry. featuring the design of a medieval tapestry “Charles of Orleans and M...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Tonal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78738 Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, 04'00 x 05'03. Hailing from the northeast of İzmir in western Anatolia (now in Turkey), Ghiordes prayer rugs are characterized by their distinct design elements and historical significance in carpet weaving. Ensuring durability and longevity, they are crafted from high-quality silk and feature an angular prayer niche, known as a mihrab, which indicates the direction of Mecca for Muslim prayers. Surrounding the niche are decorative spandrels, often adorned with geometric patterns or floral motifs. Ghiordes rugs are valued for their craftsmanship, intricate designs, and importance in facilitating the practice of Islamic prayer...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Vintage Hand-woven Ikat Poncho from Central Ecuador
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Man's Special Occasion Poncho collected in Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Central Ecuador circa 1940-50s. The finely woven poncho was hand-sewn from two large matching panels, each w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
1960's Signed Mathieu Matégot Abstract Tapestry, Highly Coveted 1st Piece 1/6
Located in Dallas, TX
78078 Vintage Mathieu Mategot Abstract French Aubusson Tapestry, 04'07 x 08'00. This handwoven wool tapestry by renowned Hungarian-French artist Mathieu Matégot is a masterful blend ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Gold Shells and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian "chiesa borsa" (church offering purse) with gold trim and adorned with coordinating gold leaf shells and a natural forming pearl. Available with or without lucit...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tapestries
Materials
Fabric, Trimming, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Lucite
Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century French hand printed tapestry with beautiful design of the famous medieval museum tapestry called Vendanges (gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Ruth Reeves Wall Hanging, circa 1930 American Modernist
By Ruth Reeves
Located in Sharon, CT
A very large and possibly unique fabric by the famous American Modernist Illustrator and fabric designer. Can be stretched and framed. Image area is 68" x 34.5", total fabric 87" x 5...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tapestries
Materials
Linen
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Polyester, Silk
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery Copper Flower
Located in London, GB
Luxurious hand-crafted wall panel made with mohair wool and several hues of bronze beaten bullions shaped to create a flower.
An abstract piece of modern art, designed by Geraldine...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
Large Handwoven Wool Wall Art / Tapestry Attributed to Jane Knight
By Jane Knight
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an outstanding handwoven wool art piece with extraordinary details and textures in 100% wool (earth tones).
This oversized piece is mounted on a custom designed metal bracket...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries
Materials
Wool
1008 - Luxurious 20th Century Aubusson Tapestry with a Beautiful Romantic Design
Located in Paris, FR
1008 - luxurious 20th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful romantic design representing the exterior of the village with characters and beautiful colors, extremely finely hand-...
Category
1920s French Aubusson Vintage Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Polyester
19th Century Persian Baluch Tribal Double Saddlebag in Blue, Pale Yellow, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
A 19th century Persian Baluch tribal soumak double saddlebag. The front of the bag has a beautiful geometric design in a green/blue color set on a yellow background. The variation in color in the green/blue design is very beautiful. The Baluch double saddlebags have a flatwoven kilim in a rich brown and rust red color.
This complete saddlebag is also known as “khorjin” in Persian, or a double bag set. These bags are renowned for their beautiful colors and design which is the result of using fine wool for both pile and the foundation of the rugs and the use of organic vegetable dyes. One usually sees only one of the panels but this piece has both side panels and the banded design kilim which forms the back of the bag. The saddlebags were used by tribes to move their household items from one location to another from their seasonal moves.
Dimensions: 1’ 7” x 2’ 7”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: SE Persia
Material: Wool on a wool foundation with organic vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU: 1879
Baluch Tribal Rugs, Antique Tribal Weaving, Antique Wall Textiles...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Rare Tapestry Dekoplus, Ege Rya Style, Germany, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- design
- marked
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
The end of the 17th Century French Rustic & Romantic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French tapestry from the end of the 17th century, incorporating verdure and rustic elements, with a romantic scene on the foreground of two young men pulling a young girl's swing. The scene takes place in a woodland environment, with trees in the foreground. Enclosed within a trompe l'oeil border, decorated with head flowers. Wool with silk inlay.
Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs. We now have a large selection of antique tapestry rods available as well, which we can provide detail upon request.
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Late 17th Century European Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
1920's Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Carpet with Ottoman Empire Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78665 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. This hand-knotted antique Turkish silk Hereke rug is a breathtaking example of Ottoman weaving, embodying the timeless ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XVI Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Antique Tribal Qashqai Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century tribal qashqai Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique 16th Century Brussels Tapestry 7'1" X 4'7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
16th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ottoman Antique Embroidery Gold Metallic Thread Tapestry (Late 19th Century)
Located in London, GB
This 19th-century Ottoman metallic embroidery tapestry is a magnificent representation of the empire’s rich textile heritage, crafted with exceptional skill and artistry. The use of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
Late 19th Century Romantic French Aubusson Tapestry Inspired by Paul Cézanne
Located in Dallas, TX
78623 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 07'10 x 07'10. Woven in the celebrated ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this handwoven wool and silk antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Wool
Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Memphis designs.
Andrew Boos seeks to redefine what a rug is. His work i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and early RARE Charles II stumpwork embroidery panel. Cavalier period work of art.
These pieces are incredibly hard to come by and are collected all over the world an...
Category
17th Century Antique Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Thread, Wood, Paper
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French Aubusson tapestry “Guy Laval” modern design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning 20th-century tapestry featuring a stylized Art Nouveau and Art Deco design by French artist "Guy Laval." Depicting a family in the countryside or forest with warm hues, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Brussels Tapestry 9' X 4'00"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
17th Century Unknown Other Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful medieval design and nice colors, hand printed on cotton foundation
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Antique Aubusson Cushion Chair Cover Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry with a beautiful design and colors, wool and silk woven on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Mécanique Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry with nice design and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Very beautiful and rare antique kashan silk velvet tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful late 19th century collectible kashan velvet tapestry with nice design and beautiful natural colours. Very decorative and in correct condition with some wears due to the age...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Bespoke Yellow and Grey Wool Handwoven Rug or Kilim, Natural Dye
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the physics of light and motion. This abstract design creates both a sense of movement and stability. The asymmetrical design is meant to reinforce our contemporary use o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Karin Carlander, 2023 Green Shuttle Rug For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karin Carlander, 2023 Green Shuttle Rug For Karakter
Weaver and textile artist Karin Carlander interprets classic techniques as the backbone of her creative process. For the Shuttl...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Yarn, Paper
1840s American Jacquard Coverlet Signed Mary S. Snider by John K. Striebig
Located in Germantown, MD
1840s American Jacquard hand knotted Coverlet, Signed Mary S. Snider by John K. Striebig. Well maintained piece of history original coverlet, used in modern days as wall tapestries.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Tapestries
Materials
Jacquard
VINTAGE CHINESE HAND EMBROIDERED SILK TAPESTRY PANEL IN FAUX GiLT BAMBOO FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Tapestry Panel In Faux Gilt Bamboo Frame.
Please carefully exa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs became increasingly popular during the latter part of the Meiji (1868~1911) and Tais...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
"Tutankhamun" - Textile Patchwork Tapestry c 1925
Located in Kastrup, DK
When the British Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, it created a great interest in Egyptian pharaohs.
This wall hanging...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Other Tapestries
Materials
Textile
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Polyester
ANTIQUE MARY HART SIGNED 1806 GEORGE II NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER WiTH LOVELY POEM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1806 dated needlework sampler signed by Mary Hart depicting a...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78421 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'05. Woven with lyrical finesse in the famed ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Fukusa Panel housed in a gilt frame circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a wrap for presenting gifts at important occasions. On the deep blue background, the elaborate embroidery work depicts a historical scene where street vendors selling goods to a royal household or an aristocratic residence. The scene focuses on the activities at the front gate where the couriers and servants were busying carrying the goods in. A peasant with straw coat...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Wool Needlepoint Embroidered European Nobles Scene Printed on Silk 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique framed folk art needlepoint textile panel / tapestry - a scene of European nobility seated in a great room with equestrian battle themed design, greeting figures in trad...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful vintage Aubusson style French Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite tapestry from the second half of the 20th century, featuring a design inspired by Jean Baptiste Huet, the French painter (1745-1811), titled "La Fontaine d'Amour." This cap...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Polyester, Silk
Shop Vintage Tapestries on 1stDibs
Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.
Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.
“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.
Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.
For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.
Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.