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Who made the tapestries in Hearst Castle?
nuns
Why were woolen tapestries hung on the walls in medieval times?
Tapestries are a form of artwork, and were used to decorated the walls. Tapestries also made the walls seem warmer in large rooms, where the walls were usually made of stone, because they insulated the people in the stone, which conducts heat rather well and was often very cold in the winter.
How are tapestries valued?
Tapestries are valued by the material and fabric that are used. If the tapestries are stitched by hand with intricate designs, they will be worth more.
What are the tapestries of unicorns?
The unicorn tapestries are 1495-1500's tapestries woven to show scenes with girls and unicorns. The last time I saw it it was in the NY Met.
When was Tapestries MUCK created?
Tapestries MUCK was created in 1991. It is one of the oldest and longest-running text-based virtual worlds.
Why are the different kinds of tapestries popular?
Tapestries are usually popular among people as they can provide a very charming and exotic atmosphere in the room if you hang them onto the wall. Tapestries made in foreign, interesting cultures are probably the most popular ones (from Egypt and India for example), but some regular ones can also make a fine addition to any room.
What is the origin of tapestry?
Tapestries have been around mainly since the middle ages. However remnants of tapestries have been found from ancient Egyptians dating back to 1500 BC. Article I published regarding the history. History of Tapestries Tapestries had both decorative and utilitarian uses back in the middle ages when they became popular. Tapestries were used to cover windows and openings and as canopies around beds to keep in the heat and add privacy. Kings and noble men would carry tapestries with them as they traveled and they were also used to portray Bible stories for illiterate church goers. Tapestries were also beautiful and intricate works of art that were highly prized during this time. Many tapestries were produced in Paris until the beginning of the Hundred Years War in 1337. During this time many weavers fled north and many beautiful tapestries were lost. Tapestries were highly prized and not something commoners could afford. Tapestries were often claimed as spoils by the victory of a battle or war. Tapestries were very versatile and often were cut up or sewn together to cover openings once they were moved. Some tapestries were astounding in size; some of the largest were easily 20 feet high and 80 feet wide. The process of making a tapestry in the middle ages was a very long and involved one; some tapestries took many years to complete and thousands of people worked on them. The process of creating a tapestry began with a painter or sketcher who painted or drew the preliminary design often called a cartoon. After the design was complete, weavers extracted dyes from plants and other sources and dyed the threads that would be used in the tapestry. Wool, silk, silver, and gold thread were the most common types of materials used in tapestries. After all the thread was dyed weaving began and it could take up to a month for even a skilled weaver to complete just one half of a square foot. Tapestry weaving was a skill that was passed down from generation to generation. Combat, hunting, and landscapes were common scenes depicted on middle age tapestries made for aristocrats. Some noblemen had artists accompany them on hunts and into battle and make sketches that would later be used to make tapestries. Scenes that depicted hunting then evolved into lush landscape scenes and later pastoral designs. As tapestries became more and more complex and intricate, it was not uncommon for 300 of more shades of colors to be used and the tapestries themselves resembling fine paintings complete with a woven "frame." The tapestry business was a very popular and lucrative one until the French Revolution in 1797 when hundreds of tapestries were burned. It was also around this time when the Jacquard loom was invented with streamlined the weaving process and make tapestries available to a much wider market. The Jacquard loom made weaving much easier than weaving by hand, and although tapestries were still hand made the loom expedited the process. Tapestries still exist today from medieval times and many are displayed in museums in Europe with some of the most famous tapestries residing in Paris. Tapestries woven today are still woven by hand and use technology similar to the first Jacquard loom although much of the process is computerized.
What are the release dates for The Stolen Tapestries - 1913?
The Stolen Tapestries - 1913 was released on: USA: 17 November 1913
What actors and actresses appeared in Tapestries of Hope - 2009?
The cast of Tapestries of Hope - 2009 includes: Betty Makoni as herself
What oriental tapestries?
oriental tapstries
What is the phone number of the Time Tapestries Incorporated in Monroe Washington?
The phone number of the Time Tapestries Incorporated is: 360-794-5661.
What were tapestries?
Tapestries are a type of art. Often they are hung on walls, however to be considered a tapestry the piece must be woven. This distinction, often leads to miscategorizations of tapestries, such as the Bayeux Tapestry, which is in-fact an embroidery. This form of art was most common at the end of middle ages and medieval times. The earliest tapestries were woven in the third century AD, in the 14th century tapestries saw a revival and grew in popularity becoming quite common in the 17th century. Today they can be found throughout the world.
