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Where did tapestry originate?

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Where did tapestry originate?
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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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

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 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

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 »
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

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