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Where did tapestry originate?
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Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Large Tapestry "Medaljongerna" by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Large Tapestry "Medaljongerna" by Märta Måås Fjetterström. Designed in 1926 and this example is weaved before 1942. A geometrical flower pattern in pink, green and brown sit...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Beauvais tapestry 19th - arrival of fishermen at the gate - H310xL230 - N° 1406
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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Antique 1840s French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson Tapestry Greenery 19th century - 1m92x1m50 - No. 1365
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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1980
By unknown Artist
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, pres...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Japanese Art / Kimono Art / Tapestry, the King of Peacocks
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
This Kimono Tapestry, carefully and painstakingly embroidered by Japanese craftsmen, is the only one of its kind in the world.
We are proud to present this tapestry, embroidered wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Thread
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Linen
