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DictionarytapestryDecorative woven fabric
noun

tapestry

TAP-uh-stree/ˈtæpəstri/

A woven decorative fabric with an integrated design.

A colorful tapestry depicting a forest hangs above the fireplace.

A heavy hanging tapestry with a woven woodland picture, a patterned border, and a turned lower corner revealing its thick textile construction.
Etymology
tapestryOld Frenchtapestry

Old French tapisserie belongs with tapisser, “to cover with heavy fabric.” The name connects decorative patterned cloth with its use as a substantial covering.

In context

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art13:50
the fabric was used for clothing domestic items and elegant hangings tapestry weaving is an architectonic art designs motifs and patterns must be built step by step
The Tapestries of Coptic Egypt: Lecture by Nancy Arthur Hoskins

More examples

  • She weaves a tapestry with a pattern of birds and flowers.
  • The antique chair has a tapestry seat.
  • The museum displays tapestries showing scenes from village life.

Forms

tapestry · tapestries

Similar words

brocade
Brocade features raised woven patterns, sometimes using metallic threads.
textile
Textile is broader, covering fabrics without decorative woven designs.