Tapestries :: Art & Crafts

Dedicated to the Arts and Crafts movement, 1870-1900, tapestry wall hangings including the William Morris tree of life tapestry.

Tapestry wall hangings offer hundreds of designs, often in several sizes, from many European weavers including William Morris. Tapestry wall hangings are a form of expression through weaving. Tapestry wall hangings owe much to the vigor and freedom bought by the Arts and Crafts Movement headed by William Morris in England. Best known for his Tree of Life tapestry, he revived many old crafts; tapestry weaving being one of the beneficiaries of his fresh vision and creative energy.

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Tapestry wall hangings were an inspiration to William Morris. He visited French weavers in 1878 and described the workshops at Aubusson as 'a decaying commercial industry of rubbish'. A year later he had a high-warp loom built in his bedroom where he taught himself to weave from an 18th century French craft manual. With colleagues and friends he designed tapestry wall hangings like the Woodpecker, and the tree of life tapestry. William Morris inspiration was based on medieval styles and techniques. The weavers at Morris and Co. achieved commercial success and, more importantly revived the ailing craft.

The medieval tapestry wall hangings of William Morris make unique and decorative gifts. Bayeaux tapestries, from the French revolution are also available using rich fabrics will one day make a valuable antique for your family and their families. Discount tapestry wall hangings are for art lovers and collectors from all over the world! We are proud to offer you this wonderful art. Pieces are available for immediate shipment.