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What are tapestries made of?

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What are tapestries made of?
Tapestries are made out of a wide range of materials. Wool is arguably the most commonly used to produce the threads for weaving tapestries. In some cases, silk or metallic threads will be mixed in with wool for added luster. Some weavers opt for other materials, such as cellulose and cotton. Find a selection of tapestries on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 6.10 x 12.4 ft. Excellent cond...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Tapestry after design drawings by Francois Boucher Manufacture de Beauvais
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
We are proud to present to you an exceptional tapestry belonging to the famous wall hanging "Les Amours des dieux" from the Louis 15th period depicting the kidnapping of Europe from ...
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, 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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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Old Korean patchwork cloth/Abstract painting-like tapestry/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Korean patchwork cloth made around the 20th century. The name is ``pojagi'' or ``chogappo.'' It is a cloth used to cover, wrap, or wrap things to protect them, and is ...
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20th Century South Korean Other Tapestries

Materials

Hemp

Considerable Large Handwoven Swedish Red Color Range Tapestry by Irma Kronlund
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish considerable large tapestry by Irma Kronlund, handwoven for Kronoberg Läns Hemslöjd, measuring majestic 90x56 in (229x142 cm). It comes in a beautifully color range in red and orange and this wonderful motif depicting a group with tall buildings. Irma Kronlund designed a lot of carpets, embroideries and tapestry by order of the church, so what we see here could represent church towers stretching towards the sky. It could very well be a unique wall hanging. Title unknown. This very rare vintage tapestry is signed KLH (Kronobergs Läns Hemslöjd...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hellerup, DK
Wonderful original French Aubusson tapestry from ca. 1785 in good condition. The scenery is very well composed with a forrest, foliage and greens in the foreground, known as a "Verd...
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Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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