Tapestry is a form of textile art. It is woven by hand on a
vertical loom. It is weft-faced weaving, in which all the
warp threads are hidden in the completed work.. In this way, a colourful pattern or image is
created. Most weavers use a naturally based warp thread such
as linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or
cotton, but may include silk, gold, silver, or other .
The success of decorative tapestry can be partially
explained by its portability.
Tapestries were also draped on the walls of castles for
insulation during winter, as well as for decorative display.
The iconography of most Western tapestries goes back to
the Bible and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Apart from the religious and
mythological images, hunting scenes are the subject of many
tapestries .
