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What do tapestries symbolize?
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What tapestries symbolize is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Because early examples graced the walls of palaces and grand estates, many people associate them with wealth, royalty, power and prestige. Individual tapestries may symbolize different themes based on the images and symbols that they display. For example, art historians believe the medieval Lady and the Unicorn tapestries represent the five human senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tapestries.
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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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Abstract voluminous wall tapestry by Annet Gaaikema, 1973
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large wall Tapestry by Annet Gaaikema (1944), The Netherlands 1973. The tapestry shows beautiful crochet work made from hand woven structured threads, all skillfully and disciplinary...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Jute, Natural Fiber
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...
Category
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Linen
1960s Brazilian Textile Art Tapestry signed Leao
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960's Brazilian woven tapestry by "LEAO".
Measures 38" tall X 23" wide. It had remained rolled up
for 50 plus years until photos were taken. Never hung and in
Flawless condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice original American sampler wrought by "Mary Nelson", circa 1837. The alphabet in capital letters and proverbial A,B,C's appear at the top in brown, each letter separated by a qua...
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Antique 1830s American Victorian Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
