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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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Swedish Modern Tapestry "Pensé Blomlapp" by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in Uccle, BE
"Pensé Blomlapp" (Pansy flower patch) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in wool, it has dimensions of H23.5 x W2...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Green Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry with Birds
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique 17th century Flemish Verdure landscape tapestry depicting a beautiful and rich summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and vegetation, and birds. It me...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Located in New York, NY
This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 16th Century Flemish Verdure Feuilles de Choux Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A rare 16th Century Flemish Verdure Feuilles de Choux Tapestry Panel (Oudenaarde or Enghien)
Feuilles de Choux (cabbage leaves in French) tapestries include large leaves in an overa...
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Concert Champêtre ( country concert )
Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Gallant meeting »
By Jules Pansu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French tapestry from the mid-20th century, featuring a beautiful design titled « Rendez-vous galant » ( Gallant meeting ) and nice colours, woven at renowned Jules Pansu wo...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
