The Art of Making a Tapestry

In this fascinating video, learn how tapestries were made in the time of Louis XIV and are still made today. They explore the process of tapestry weaving at the Gobelins Manufactory in Paris, where historical techniques dating to the time of Louis XIV are used to make contemporary works of art.

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#12 maria36 2016-05-23 17:28

Thoroughly enjoyed this fascinating documentary. Thanks, TQS.

#11 Fizzz 2016-04-29 04:08

Fascinating a brilliant video

#10 Loralye2 2016-04-27 12:03

My husband's maternal family were from a line of weavers and fine china makers in the UK. The wool rugs in our home were woven from the same looms used in the Victorian era. It has always been hard to imagine just how the process works until now and WOW. I have a couple of tapestries also. It really is a true art form and I can't wait to show my husband this video. Thanks for sharing it!

#9 Cherylem3 2016-04-27 04:26

Oh WOW! How totally amazing. I am in awe of the wonderful talent of weavers of long ago and to think it is practised the same way today. So relaxing and rhythmic.

#8 maria 2016-04-27 04:15

Would love to visit that place, how interesting. being surrounded by all that colour must be so uplifting. Nice to see them keeping the old traditions alive.

#7 Judi B 2016-04-26 12:32

Very interesting and really enjoyed seeing this video! Thanks TQS for doing this.

#6 Taja 2016-04-26 07:03

Beautifully done video. Peaceful and informative.
Thank you.

#5 RGold 2016-04-25 10:47

Thank you, TQS! That was a lovely and informative video. Think I'll have to watch it again to really catch it all.

#4 Carol Ann Sinnreich 2016-04-25 09:26

The long honored tradition of tapestry-making is beautiful displayed in this video. It confirms the requirement of patience, diligence, discipline, and creativity combined with drawing and organizational skills. As with many of today's quilting efforts, speed is not a friend and could in fact produce disastrous results. Watching this video supports the notion of slowing down and paying attention to details to create a wondrous wall hanging.

#3 Sandra04 2016-04-25 09:19

Fascinating! Ladysbug, how fortunate you were to see the weavers in Scotland! Though tapestry is different, there are similarities to my grandparent's weaving loom. I have fond memories of my grandfather sitting at the loom weaving "rag rugs." We used to save all of our old clothes and my grandmother would tear them into strips for my grandfather to weave into brightly colored rugs. I remember the bobbins too! I always enjoyed watching grandpa weave while listening to the methodical sound of the loom. Thanks, TQS, for another wonderful learning experience and the trip down memory lane.

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