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What are tapestries made of?
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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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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Linen Textile Swatch 1955 Design 105 Schumacher, Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large panel swatch Design 105 dating to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original 1955 collection for Schumacher. Extremely rare original large scale fabric, with surged edges to facilitate long...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Linen
17th Century Mythological Aubusson Tapestry "The Rape of Proserpina"
Located in Paris, FR
17th century mythological Aubusson tapestry
"The rape of Proserpina" and Cerberus
Wool
Measure: 200 x 210 cm
circa 1660
Perfect condition
My...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Classical Greek Tapestries
Materials
Wool
18th Century Fine Brussels Tapestry, Silk Wool, Green, Blue, Mythological Theme
Located in Port Washington, NY
This very fine Oudenaarde tapestry is one in the series related to the mythological story of Ulysses. It was woven in the late 18th century using t...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid Century Tapestry Les Brochets by Jean Lurçat
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
Large Mid Century Tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat and probably produced by Corot.
Very colorful fishes, butterflies and starfishes ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
17th century Antique Flemish Tapestry Wool & Silk Verdure Art Nouveau 4x6ft
Located in New York, NY
17th century Antique Flemish Tapestry Wool & Silk Verdure Art Nouveau 4x6ft
122cm x 178cm
"This is a very fine high quality rare authentic Antique French Tapestry made with very f...
Category
Antique 1690s French Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
17th Century Antique French Tapestry Verdure Wool & Silk Flowers 5x6
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Antique French Tapestry Verdure Wool & Silk Flowers 5x6 4'10" x 5'10" 147cm x 178cm
17th Century
"This is a very fine high quality rare authentic Antique French Tapestr...
Category
Antique 1690s French Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
