Tapestry: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ๏ธ
tapestry
[ หtรฆpษชstri ]
art
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or soft furnishing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It took the artist several months to complete the tapestry depicting the historical battle.
- The tapestry in the living room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
figurative
A complex or intricate combination of things; a varied mixture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city's cultural tapestry includes a rich blend of traditions and customs.
- The tapestry of emotions in the novel captivated the readers.
Translations
Translations of the word "tapestry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tapeรงaria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wandteppich
๐ฎ๐ฉ permadani
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฑะตะปะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ tkanina dekoracyjna
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใในใใชใผ
๐ซ๐ท tapisserie
๐ช๐ธ tapiz
๐น๐ท duvar halฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํํผ์คํธ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ tapiserie
๐ธ๐ฐ tapisรฉria
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฏฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ tapiserija
๐ฎ๐ธ vefnaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฑะตะปะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qobelen
๐ฒ๐ฝ tapiz
Etymology
The word 'tapestry' originated from the Old French word 'tapisserie', which in turn came from the Late Latin word 'tapes', meaning 'a carpet'. Tapestry has a rich history dating back centuries, with intricate designs and patterns often depicting historical events, religious scenes, or elaborate motifs. Tapestries were highly valued for their artistry and craftsmanship, adorning the walls of castles, palaces, and noble residences.
See also: taper.