Moorish Tapestries

MOORISH STYLE

After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.

When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.

Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris & Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.

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Style: Moorish

Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene

$695

Moorish Tapestry with a 19th Century Orientalist Arabian Scene

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Aubusson style european made tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting an Arabian sultan and other figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or Egypt with a sultan well dress sitting and an old man and women around him. Great textile to use as a wall tapestry decoration. Unframed antique Belgian or French machine made tapestry depicting a Moorish Islamic scene, typical of late 18th century and early 19th century after the Orientalist scenes. This is an authentic example of French or Belgian made tapestries...

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Early 20th Century French Moorish Tapestries

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Fabric

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti 19th C.

$3,500

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel consist of two Moorish arches with Islamic floral designs. Antique textiles from early late 19th century. Each arch panel is 63" height X 26"5 wide Antique silk tapestry...

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Large Antique Embroidered Panel with Floral Pattern from India

$1,850

Large Antique Embroidered Panel with Floral Pattern from India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique embroidered mirrored horse blanket throw used in India for the wedding ceremonies. Large antique embroidered panel with floral pattern. Indian colorful wall hanging from Guja...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Moorish Tapestries

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Linen, Silk, Sequins

Large Tapestry, North Africa, circa 1950

$5,383

Large Tapestry, North Africa, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large tapestry, North Africa, circa 1950.

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1950s African Vintage Moorish Tapestries

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Moorish Moroccan Rug, Wool, 1950s, 325x138 CM

$3,469

Hand-Knotted Moorish Moroccan Rug, Wool, 1950s, 325x138 CM

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

My carpets are not affected by fashions. Enjoy one genuine product, made to keep You company and be part of Your home. This one is like the sun and the moon, according to the hours o...

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1950s Moroccan Vintage Moorish Tapestries

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Wool

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417

$5,120

H 61.03 in W 74.81 in D 0.2 in

French Aubusson Tapestry 19th - Champetre Scene - L 1m90 X H 1m55 - N° 1417

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....

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1860s French Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Persian Kerman Termeh Silk Embroidery Tapestry

$2,900

H 39 in W 36 in D 0.25 in

19th Century Persian Kerman Termeh Silk Embroidery Tapestry

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite 19th Century Persian Kerman Termeh Suzani is a rare and richly detailed example of traditional Persian textile artistry. Hand-embroidered in the mid-1800s in the histo...

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Moorish Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Hunting Scene, N° 1205

$9,570

H 49.22 in W 82.68 in D 0.4 in

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Hunting Scene, N° 1205

Located in Paris, FR

19th century Aubusson tapestry hunting scene - N° 1205 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fa...

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1880s French Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

$2,500

H 70 in W 52 in D 0.2 in

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...

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20th Century Japanese Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Panel Qing Dynasty Provenance

$2,000

H 37 in W 12.25 in D 1.5 in

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Panel Qing Dynasty Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Chinese embroidery panel, originally the sleeve band of a robe from Qing Dynasty, circa 19th century. Nicely presented as a...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel

$4,500

H 43 in W 37 in D 1 in

Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Fukusa Panel with tassels displayed in a gilt frame circa Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

$4,500Sale Price|25% Off

H 75 in W 51 in D 1 in

19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely Tapestry features a pair of lovers in a classic Rococo vinyet and has its original fruit and floral border. It measures...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Moorish Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

$5,600

H 26.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

$2,299Sale Price|32% Off

H 105 in W 35 in D 1 in

19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in New York, NY

Place this long and narrow antique tapestry in a staircase or in between two windows for a pop of color. Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely verdure wall p...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Moorish Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Tapestry Depicting A Falconry Scene Gothic Style - 19th Century

Sold|~~$2,871~~

H 84.65 in W 94.49 in D 1.58 in

Tapestry Depicting A Falconry Scene Gothic Style - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare 19th-century stencil tapestry depicting a falconry scene in a flamboyant Gothic style typical of the early 15th century. A very beautiful and decorative subject, it f...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist.

$580

H 57 in W 55.5 in D 0.25 in

Large Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist.

Located in Miami, FL

Large Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist. Circa 1990s Country of Origin: Zambia Features earthy tone...

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1990s Zambian Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Vintage Hand Woven African Mohair Tapestry “Reflection in Pond”

$4,900

H 33 in W 31 in D 0.25 in

Vintage Hand Woven African Mohair Tapestry “Reflection in Pond”

Located in Barrington, IL

This captivating hand-woven mohair tapestry, titled “Reflection in Pond,” is a stunning example of traditional tribal art from the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. Crafted from fine, handspun mohair wool and dyed using natural vegetable-based pigments, the piece features a serene scene of an antelope gazing at its reflection in a still pond. Rich in texture and narrative, the tapestry reflects the refined skill and storytelling heritage of African weavers. A hand-stitched sleeve is sewn into the back for easy wall display with a tapestry rod. This textile artwork offers a sophisticated and meaningful accent for interior designers, collectors, and decorators seeking authentic African craftsmanship. Dimensions: 31” x 33” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa Material: Wool, Mohair on Linen Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2206 African mohair tapestry, Lesotho tribal textile, handwoven African wall art, vintage African weaving, antelope tapestry art, African animal textile, mohair wall hanging, African storytelling art, natural dye tapestry, artisan African decor, reflection tapestry, traditional African weaving, wall art from Africa, collectible African textile, handspun mohair tapestry, African Village Tapestry, Tapestries from Africa, African Folk Art, Art of Africa, African Weavings, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, African Tapestries, African Folk Art, African Weaving Art, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry...

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1970s Lesothian Vintage Moorish Tapestries

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Wool

Previously Available Items

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti

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H 62 in W 53 in D 0.5 in

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel consist on two arches with Islamic floral designs. Antique textiles from early 1900s. Each arch panel is 62" height X 26"5 wide Antique silk...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Orientalist Tapestry With 19th Century Moorish Architecture Scene

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H 47 in W 65 in D 0.05 in

Orientalist Tapestry With 19th Century Moorish Architecture Scene

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Aubusson style european made tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting Arabs figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Africa, Morocco or Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt with a man on camel and women on a donkey and child walking barefoot. Great textile to use as a wall tapestry decoration. Unframed antique Belgian or French machine made tapestry depicting a Moorish Islamic landscape, typical of late 18th century and early 19th century after the Orientalist scenes. This is an authentic example of French or Belgian made tapestries...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Moorish Tapestries

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Fabric

Moroccan Wall Hanging Hiti with Moorish Arches Red and Gold

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H 78 in W 59 in D 0.25 in

Moroccan Wall Hanging Hiti with Moorish Arches Red and Gold

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan wall hanging, hiti with red and gold moorish arches. Moroccan vintage textile in gold and red, could be used both sides. Great Moorish traditional geometric Fez design with arches. Ideal to frame it or to use it as a wall hanging. Hiti (hiti, hayti, from the Arabic hayt, ‘a wall’) is a form of wall hanging found in Morocco and sometimes in other parts of North Africa. Essentially, which is used to decorate the walls behind the divans that line meeting halls (majlis) on ceremonial occasions, especially weddings. A hiti is normally composed of a series of panels, each with a design in the shape of an arch (qus). Above the arches there is a band with one or two rows of geometric patterns reminiscent of a balustrade. Hence the production of these costly hitis was allegedly supervised by the local guild of leather workers...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tapestries

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Cotton

Antique Granada Moorish Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

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H 59 in W 54 in D 0.01 in

Antique Granada Moorish Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Granada, Islamic Spain, great square textile with ivory color fringes featuring Moorish floral designs and calligraphy Arabic writing. Colors ar...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Tapestries

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Silk

Hereke Design Silk Prayer Souf Rug with Tree of Life and Pomegranates

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H 0.12 in W 42.13 in D 62.6 in

Hereke Design Silk Prayer Souf Rug with Tree of Life and Pomegranates

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A beautiful Chinese silk souf rug with Hereke design Construction This decorative rug has a pile made of fine spun 100% pure organic mulberry silk combi...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Tapestry with an 19th Century Orientalist Scene and Moorish Architecture

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H 48 in W 67 in D 0.05 in

Large Tapestry with an 19th Century Orientalist Scene and Moorish Architecture

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Aubusson style tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting Arabs figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Afr...

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20th Century French Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Canvas

Tapestry with an 19th Century Orientalist Scene and Moorish Architecture

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H 51 in W 49 in D 0.05 in

Tapestry with an 19th Century Orientalist Scene and Moorish Architecture

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Aubusson style Tapestry with an orientalist 19th century scene depicting Arabs figures and Middle Eastern Moorish architecture in the background. Probably a scene in North Afr...

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20th Century French Moorish Tapestries

Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Moorish Calligraphy Writing

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H 55 in W 55 in D 0.01 in

Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Moorish Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Granada, Islamic Spain, great square textile with ivory color fringes featuring Moorish floral designs and calligraphy Arabic writing. Colors are earth ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Tapestries

Moorish tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Moorish tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, silk and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Moorish tapestries made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include antique textiles galleries, and Berber Tribes of Morocco. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $210 and tops out at $5,035 while the average work can sell for $850.