tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈta-pə-strē 
plural tapestries
1
a
: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
b
: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery
c
: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
needlepoint tapestry
2
: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)
nature's rich tapestry
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At just under 70 square miles, the nation’s capital is home to a vivid tapestry of African-American and Diasporic communities that represent a microcosm of the country at large.
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Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur will feature Perry’s distinctive vases as well as tapestries and works on paper, hung amongst masterpieces from the Wallace Collection that provided inspiration for the artist.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The historic Mediterranean-style house is filled with art and antiques (including ancient Roman sculptures, one of the largest collections of Italian furniture in the U.S., and tapestries from the Renaissance).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Craft for seniors: Adults age 50-plus can make a winter tree tapestry craft from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall East at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur will feature Perry’s distinctive vases as well as tapestries and works on paper, hung amongst masterpieces from the Wallace Collection that provided inspiration for the artist.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The historic Mediterranean-style house is filled with art and antiques (including ancient Roman sculptures, one of the largest collections of Italian furniture in the U.S., and tapestries from the Renaissance).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Craft for seniors: Adults age 50-plus can make a winter tree tapestry craft from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Oak Hall East at 13094 Civic Center Drive in Poway.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈtap-ə-strē
plural tapestries
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging
tapestried
adjective
-strēd
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