Understanding the Art of Tapestries
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Tapestries are a form of textile art. The best quality tapestries are hand woven and are created by talented artists. Most weavers will use a fine warp thread like linen or cotton. It is interesting to note that both craftsmen and artists play a part in the production of tapestries. The artist starts by drawing a sketch and creating the “blueprint,” which is usually done on cardboard or perhaps on paper. A craftsman then produces the tapestry art from the blue print, paying attention to the finest detail. There are many types of tapestry to choose from, including portrait work (based on family photos), abstract work and historical work. There is a fine art to tapestry design and production, as the most avid collectors know.
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