Tapestry is a specific textile construction: "a weft-faced plain weave with discontinuous weft patterning." Tapestry designs are formed by different colored (weft) yarns, which completely cover the foundation (warp) yarns. Other techniques, variations and materials are also combined by some artists to create contemporary tapestries. This category is for sites about handwoven tapestry, techniques, history and care, and about the artists who design and weave them.
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- Kunst, Kanstrup Artist producing primarily landscapes. Background and photos of works.
- dill-Kocher, Laurie - Fine Art Textiles Fiber artist represented in leading private and corporate collections, specializes in Jewish themes. Resume, care suggestions, handwoven throws.
- The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre Based in Harrounia, Egypt. Information about the center which teaches young villagers tapestry weaving, exhibitions, tapestries for sale.
- Folklore Fine handwoven tapestries and other objects by Olga Fisch, a Hungarian immigrant to Ecuador inspired by indigenous crafts.
- Contemporary Tapestry Weaving Designed and handwoven by Ulrika Leander for private collections, corporate offices, public buildings, hospitals and churches.
- University of British Columbia Tapestries Information on three interesting tapestries hanging in the Woodward Biomedical Library of the University of British Columbia. They are "Masters of Science Tapestry," "Masters of Spirit Tapestry," and "The Norman Bethune Tapestry."
- Abramson, Elda Painter, tapestry weaver and tutor who sells art and organises creative holidays around the world.
- Taschner, Beata Gallery of this Vienna tapestry artist and painter. Includes gallery, artist statement and list of exhibitions.
- Tea Okropiridze Includes virtual gallery, paintings, biography and contact information.
- Paquita Savill Specialist in tapestry, crewel work and needlepoint restorations. Includes before and after photos, contact information.
- Ellen O'Leary Tapestries Seeking to promote this important medium, and to initiate discussion on current and future issues. Includes gallery and exhibit information.
- van Kempen-Jarnicka, Iska Dutch painter and weaver. Includes brief biography and gallery of paintings and tapestries.
- Gloria F. Ross Center for Tapestry Studies Organization supports studies of contemporary tapestries and tapestry-makers. Includes biography of founder Gloria F. Ross, resources and a definition of tapestry.
- Alastair Duncan - Design Fibre ICT An artist who works primarily with fibre, weave and digital imagery as well as experience working in education. Site features projects, gallery and curriculum vitae.
- Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts Nonprofit organization in Quebec dedicated to the exhibition and teaching of tapestry arts. History, gallery and contact information.
- Tesinska, Jaroslava This Czech artist uses tapestry not only in the traditional way, but also as clothing and artistic objects.
- Mire Romanian artist Mihaela Mirela Grigore. Includes biography, gallery and information on technique.
- Soumak Tapestries by Joanna Gleason A form of weft twining is used by this artist to create tapestry-like hangings. Includes some instructions for beginners.
- Rea-Menzies, Marilyn Studio of Marilyn Rea-Menzies, artist and tapestry weaver. Includes galleries showing images of tapestries, drawings and other art works, biography and a short history of tapestry
- Contemporary Tapestries by Stephen Knutson A fiber artist specializing in three-dimensional, hand-woven tapestries. Includes gallery, biography and information on commissioning a custom work.
- Smith, Rebecca A collection including florals, landscapes, portraits and abstracts. Artist's statement, gallery and information on classes.
- Koozina, Tatyana Gallery of hand-woven tapestries from Russia. Includes artist's biography and pictures of the steps in her process.
- Moncur, Jennie Abstract images using vibrant and flat planes of color with detailed shaded areas, as well as gun tufted rugs. Biography, gallery, pictures and history.
- British Tapestry and Weaving Bringing British woven tapestry to a wider audience and promoting its development. Galleries, featured artist, history and links.
- Griffin, Joan Gallery and information about original contemporary pieces and instructional classes. Includes resume and procedure for commissioning a tapestry.
- Artist Liucija Kryzeviciene Personal web site of artist Liucija Kryzeviciene. Galleries and biography
- Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei Galleries of Archie and Susan's tapestries and current workshops and exhibits.
- Eilertsen, Anne Marie Nygaard Tapestry artist from Denmark. Includes statement and process, picture gallery and catalogue of available work.
- Gallery Girard Rugs and tapestry restoration. Permanent exhibition of antique textiles. Antique dealer, decorator and restorer.
- TapCo Tapestry Cooperation The TapCo (Tapestry Cooperation) shows important events, news, and information of the international tapestry world.
- Hegyi, Ibolya Contains the artist's statement, an introduction, gallery and list of exhibitions.
- Irina Burlaca Gallery of artworks: Tapestry, Print kerchief, Decorative artworks.
- Krystyna Sadej Tapestry Dedicated to weaving and mixed media art; includes a portfolio and description of workshop and weaving lessons.
- Tapestry of Aubusson and Other Arts Contemporary tapestries from the renewed French Aubusson, along with arts in other media.