What is TAPESTRY?

🌟 The Magic of Tapestry: Luxury and Durability in Your Home

Are you also wondering what exactly this "tapestry" is?

1. What is a tapestry?

Tapestry is a heavy, dense fabric with a multi-layered structure, in which beautiful, multicolored patterns are created during weaving. It can have distinctly meditative designs – from flowers and landscapes to even historical scenes. In the past, tapestries were handwoven from wool, silk, and even gold and silver threads, becoming true works of art.

2. Historical story

The name “Gobelin” comes from the 15th-century Gobelin family and their manufactory in Paris. This fabric workshop became the official supplier of tapestries to the King of France – thus was born the brilliantly practical art in one of its masterpieces. Continuing the tradition, tapestry making is still highly valued as a combination of nature, art, and handicrafts.

💡 Practical tips for sewing with tapestry:

1. Use stronger needles!
   Tapestry is thick and can be a challenge for a regular sewing machine. Chooseuniversal 90/14 or even 100/16 needle.

2. Threads must be of high quality and durable.
   Choosepolyester threadbecause it will hold better than cotton thread, especially under load – for example, in pillow seams or bags.

3. Pre-treat the edge with an overlock or zigzag stitch to prevent fraying – the tapestry tends to fray quite a bit at the edges.

4. Cut out the pieces with sharp scissorsor a rotary cutter on a cutting mat – this will ensure precise and straight cuts.

5. If you sew furniture or bagsconsider the option to sew ininner lining or some interlining, fusible fabric – it will give the product shape and extend its service life.

🏡 Inspiration for the home:

• Tapestrypillows – instantly adds charm to any room;

• Bags backpacks – unique in design and durable;

• Curtains or blinds – especially beautiful in a country style or boho interior;

• Upholstery – restores the old chair with elegance;

• Fabric wall decorations – like paintings, but on fabric.

Why choose a tapestry?

• Elegant and artistic – each item looks as if it were hand-stitched;

• Easy to care for – just dry vacuuming is enough, and it retains its beauty;

• Universal – suitable for both furniture, accessories, and walls;

• Sustainable – quality materials ensure durability.

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📚 Sources used:

1. Britannica.com – “Tapestry textile” explanation about the history of tapestry and weaving technique

2. The Met Museum (metmuseum.org) – information about the origin of the Gobelin manufactory in France

3. Wikipedia – article “Tapestry” and “Gobelins Manufactory”

4. TextileGlossary.com – definition and practical applications in modern interiors

5. Sewingpartsonline.com blog – tips for sewing thicker fabric (especially upholstery fabrics)

6. Threads Magazine (threadsmagazine.com) – recommendations for choosing the appropriate needle for thick fabrics