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14th century tapestries - the first part of an article about their historical context. There is a large gap in our knowledge of 14th century tapestries; we possess only examples from the last...

The resurgence of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the designs by William Morris during the late Victorian period saw an interest re-emerge in tapestry and their designs. With most of the European...

Background information about wall tapestries for sale by The Tapestry House - a summary about the weaving of fine European tapestry wall-hangings. All of our tapestries and wall hangings are...

...14th century tapestries article - part two (continued from the first part), describing their history and variety within Europe. Although the English victory at Agincourt was a blow to dreams...

The Sistine Chapel Tapestries were produced from cartoons by Raphael and hung for special occasions. Only seven of the ten original cartoons, ie the working drawings, produced by Raphael for the...

A visit to see The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries in the Cluny Museum is an awe-inspiring experience; an intriguing viewing of tapestries exploring the senses. The Lady and The Unicorn...

The Unicorn Tapestries are among the most significant medieval tapestries ever created. The Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestries, as they are sometimes called, are a truly awe-inspiring series of...

How tapestry weaving and the Jacquard loom combined to revolutionize this ancient art. All of the tapestries available on our website are Jacquard woven. What does this signify? A trip back to the...

Flemish tapestry art - an historical background study of Flanders tapestries. Flemish tapestry art at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries meant primarily Brussels tapestry; the city had become...

Baroque tapestries include many splendid series of Louis XIV chateaux masterpieces of Louis XIV woven in France, tracing their history back over centuries. Scenery and landscapes have always been...

Bob Pejman art tapestries form a popular part of our selection - Tuscan, Lake Como and Mediterranean tapestry wall-hangings woven in Belgium. We have over 20 designs available, most in several...

The popularity of oriental tapestries such as the Elephant Tapestry continues regardless of the fashions in interior decor. Since the cultures of the Eastern world were opened up to the West by...