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Tapestries For Sale
Place of Origin: Asian
Place of Origin: Central Asian
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 8' 10'' x 12' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

"Classic Love" Wool Tapestry, Exclusive for F-Galerie, 2007, # 15/10, 000
Located in Delft, NL
"Classic Love" wool tapestry, exclusive for f-galerie, 2007, # 15/10,000 Attributed to Robert Indiana born 1928 in New Castle. Modern Pop Art Love Rug, published by John Gilbert,...
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20th Century Indian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk, Cotton

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 4' 11” x 8' 1”.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Carpet Extremely fine - Circa 1920 - 235x156 - No. 1602
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1602 - Isfahan Persian Rug - Extremely Fine - Circa 1920 - 235x156 cm This magnificent rug has undergone a thorough cleaning, and meticulous inspection by our experts in our wor...
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20th Century Central Asian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed Chinese Panel Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Chinese embroidery with Chinese inscription and design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and inscription with golden,...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Oriental macrame artisan wall hanging, Middle East 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand knotted oriental wall hanging. Made from wool, jute and other natural materials. The piece is still in very good condition. Hand-knotted in ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Jute

Bal. Hanging tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bal is a tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes and adorned with the Chil-bo (cloisonné) technique, a traditional method for decorating metal objects. This p...
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2010s Korean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Copper

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 7' 11'' x 10' 2''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Japanese Framed Silk Embroidery Tapestry of Red Mount Fuji at Dawn Dusk
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, hand stitched Japanese silk embroidery/tapestry featuring a glowing red Mount Fuji (in the early morning dawn light or later dusk) rising above the undulating ocean like...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 9' 1" x 12'.
Category

17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Ottoman Antique Embroidery Gold Metallic Thread (Late 19th Century)
Located in London, GB
This 19th-century Ottoman metallic embroidery tapestry is a magnificent representation of the empire’s rich textile heritage, crafted with exceptional skill and artistry. The use of ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Tapestries

Materials

Metal

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10'' x 10' 3”.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kalaga Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Burmese Kalaga velvet tapestry with stones, sequins and colorful thread. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Burmese craftsmanship with this captivating 19th-century K...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' 10" x 18'.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 5' 9'' x 9' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Indonesian Ikat Tapestry or Tablecloth
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the allure of our exquisite midcentury Indonesian Ikat collection – crafted with intricate tribal designs, vibrant colors, and skillfully hand...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Nice Vintage Pictural Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful pictural rug with nice design of deer and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Wool

17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century.
Category

17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Tapestry with Traditional Crane Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77548, antique Chinese pictorial tapestry with traditional crane design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese pictorial tapestry features a large red-crowned crane design set against an abrashed neutral field. The crane is depicted standing on one leg with its wings outstretched while perched atop a cliff alongside several bamboo plants. The crane is one of the most widely used symbols throughout Chinese art and literature and figures heavily in Chinese mythology. The creature is thought to represent longevity, immortality, nobility, and fidelity. It is often represented alongside bamboo, as it is in this piece, another symbol of longevity. The warm sepia backdrop recalls ancient Chinese scrolls...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tapestries

Materials

Wool

20x34 in Embroidered 100% Silk Wall Hanging. New Tablecloth. Boho Wall Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Silk

1950 s Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet Tapestry with Metallic Threads
Located in Dallas, TX
77153 Vintage Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestry, 01'11 x 02'08. Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestries are exquisite masterpieces blending silk's luxurious elegance with the shimmering allure of metallic threads, originating from Turkey's renowned town of Hereke and crafted through traditional techniques passed down through generations. They boast intricate designs inspired by Turkish cultural heritage, featuring elaborate floral patterns, geometric shapes, and motifs symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and spirituality. The addition of metallic threads like gold or silver enhances their opulence, creating a radiant glow that mesmerizes viewers. Highly prized for their craftsmanship and historical significance, these tapestries adorn palaces, museums, and private residences, serving as cherished heirlooms and symbols of luxury and refinement, embodying the essence of Turkish culture and inviting admiration from all who encounter them. In a graceful homage to Louis XIV style, this hand-knotted Turkish silk metallic souf Hereke prayer rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XV Tapestries

Materials

Silver

Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet on cotton foundation Custom sizes can be made.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century Ukzbekistan Ikat Fragment
Located in London, GB
A fragment of the very best Bukhara quality ikat - fully saturated colour with 6 or 7 colours. Probably from a wall hanging. For references see: c.f. Goldman collection plates 17, 3...
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Early 19th Century Uzbek Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 2 in Lime by Odd Matter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nostalgia and experimentation lead the creative process responsible for the new TCP, Tonnara Car Park Collection by Dutch based studio Odd Matter. The ephemeral nature of sand became...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 20th Century Bhutanese Wrapping Cloth / Bhundi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Bhutanese wrapping cloth / bhundi A beautifully preserved example of a rare Bhutanese wrapping cloth (bhundi), which would have be...
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Early 20th Century Bhutanese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs, C. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large Ikat Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of South ...
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1920s Indonesian Other Vintage Tapestries

Materials

Yarn

12x50 in Embroidered Cotton Wall Hanging. Pomegranate Tree Design Table Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Hand-Embroidered 100% Cotton New Suzani Fabric Wall Hanging – Timeless Textile Art Experience the beauty of Central Asia craftsmanship with this exquisite hand-embroidered 100% cotto...
Category

2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Beautiful Vintage silk and metal Chinese Embroidery dragon design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful design with two dragons and nice colours with a red background, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

4x5.4 Ft Embroidered Silk Cotton Wall Hanging. Pink Bed Cover. Modern Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
Category

2010s Uzbek Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Blue Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis The Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging, circa 1970. We struggle to imagine how many hours went into producing this piece of work. Adorned with sequins and beads ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Vintage Miao Baby Carrier Panel With Cross-Stitch Geometric Pattern, South China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Miao Baby Carrier Panel With Cross-Stitch Geometric Pattern, South China An exquisitely embroidered Miao baby carrier panel from Xifeng County, Guizhou Province, south China...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Mimic Mindscape Handmade Rug in Wool Silk by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer the Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe, an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

20x36 in Embroidered Wall Hanging. Modern Tablecloth. 100% Cotton Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Hand-Embroidered 100% Cotton New Suzani Fabric Wall Hanging – Timeless Textile Art Experience the beauty of Central Asia craftsmanship with this exquisite hand-embroidered 100% cotto...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

4.6x5.8 Ft Embroidered Silk Cotton Wall Hanging. Red Bed Cover. New Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Standard Handmade Rug in Burgandy by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Termeh Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our late 19th-century Kirman Termeh fragment—a masterpiece of hand-embroidered artistry. Adorned with a captivating floral design, this exquisite pi...
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Late 19th Century Indian Kirman Antique Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

3.2x4 Ft Modern Embroidered Wall Hanging, Floral Design Silk Cotton Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
Category

2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Transitional Black Purple Turquoise Hand-Knotted Natural Silk Eco-Friendly Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rumi collection master weavers artfully re-spin and hand-knot the finest remnants of sustainable sari-silk to create the breakthrough Rumi Silk collection. These remarkable patte...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban Han-juban are worn under kimono. This example, without its original cotton sleeves, displays a unique stencil-dyed pattern with indigo. A ve...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Turkish Konya rug, wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kazak Tapestries

Materials

Wool

4.3x5.5 Ft Embroidered Silk Cotton Wall Hanging. Red Bed Cover, Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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2010s Uzbek Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19x56 in Embroidered 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Table Runner. Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile 8" x 8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Embroidery, Origin: China, Circa: Late 19th Century
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tapestries

Materials

Silk

32x74 in Contemporary 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Handmade Embroidered Table Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market This unique Chinese felt was imported into Japan in the early 1900s. Little in known about their specific use, or who or might have owne...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Patcha Standard Handmade Rug in Mint Multicolor by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

The Sultan’s Muse: A Handwoven Orientalist Tapestry of Desire and Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Renoir Reproduction Tapestry, 04'08 x 06'04. Evoking the opulence of 19th-century Orientalist art, this Imperial Harem Odalisque tapestry is a handwove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aesthetic Movement Tapestries

Materials

Wool

12x34 in Embroidered Cotton Wall Hanging. Pomegranate Tree Design Table Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Hand-Embroidered 100% Cotton New Suzani Fabric Wall Hanging – Timeless Textile Art Experience the beauty of Central Asia craftsmanship with this exquisite hand-embroidered 100% cotto...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

30x30 in Contemporary 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Embroidered Tablecloth. Wall Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Vintage Egyptian Pictorial Wall Hanging Tapestry with Tropical Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77491 vintage Egyptian Pictorial wall hanging tapestry with tropical Folk Art style. Conjure images ancient Egypt with this captivating pharaoh seate...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Egyptian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Magnificent Antique Japanese Woven Brocade Kesa Monk s Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades with luxuriant golden threads. Dated to late 19th century of Meiji Period, the elaborate woven motifs on this kesa feature repetitive roundels dragon and phoenix intermixed with peonies and chrysanthemum blossoms. Two shades of contrasting gold threads were used on a striking purplish-blue background, with a dark metallic thread for the outer border and a brighter thread for the main body. The brilliantly woven fabric was possibly recycled from Noh costumes...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tapestries

Materials

Brocade, Silk

29x29 in 100% Silk Wall Hanging. Modern Embroidered Tablecloth. Boho Wall Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...
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2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art
Located in Lomita, CA
This pastel-colored tapestry depicts imperial Chinese life in all its elegance, and the beauty is in the details.. The Chinese-style tapestry is framed in a black accent picture fram...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

The Pastoral Embrace: A Luxury French Rococo Handwoven Tapestry
By François Boucher, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73697 Francois Boucher Reproduction Rococo Tapestry, 04'00 x 06'00. Inspired by the poetic elegance of The Noble Pastoral Series (1755) by François Boucher, this handwoven wool tapestry captures the languid sophistication and soft sensuality of the Rococo era. The enchanting scene unfolds as an ode to idyllic romance — two youthful couples intertwined within a countryside dreamscape, where beauty and leisure reign supreme. Every precious thread pays homage to 18th-century France’s most celebrated painter of intimacy and grace, reimagining his vision for the discerning collector who seeks both heritage and refinement. At the heart of this pastoral reverie, a shepherd gently instructs his beloved shepherdess in the delicate art of the flute, their figures bathed in warm, honeyed light. Across the romantic scene, another young pair reclines amid moss and marble ruins, lost in music and affection. The exclusive masterpiece evokes the charm of French salon art — an era when love was theatrical, nature idealized, and every moment rendered a painting. Surrounding the figures, the landscape blossoms with meticulous artistry: roses, wildflowers, and verdant foliage cascade across the tapestry, framing the lovers in a world untouched by time. Rolling hills, distant towers, and the soft shimmer of water evoke a sense of pastoral poetry, where nature and romance harmonize in eternal spring. The Rococo border, rendered in shades of soft gold and ochre, adds a stately rhythm to the composition — an elegant frame for the symphony of color within. While newly woven, this exquisite work of art is an heirloom in spirit — a refined reproduction that revives the opulence of Versailles and the spirit of Boucher’s atelier. For today’s connoisseur, it offers the romance of 18th-century France without the fragility of age, bridging past and present through impeccable craftsmanship. Displayed in a grand salon, library, or private suite, The Pastoral Courtship transforms any interior into a sanctuary of poetic elegance and cultivated charm. Francois Boucher Reproduction Tapestry Noble Pastorale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Romantic Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Metallic Threads and Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79238 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 03'00 x 04'00. Radiating with the opulence of imperial craftsmanship, this exclusive hand knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug is a lyrical ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Beautiful New Anatolian Design Handwoven Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful geometrical design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Kazak Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Shop Vintage Tapestries on 1stDibs

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.

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