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A Timeless History of Tapestry and Wall Hangings
Historical presentation on tapestries with links to other tapestry sites and comments and feedback pages about research on ancient fibers and textiles.
Abramson, Elda
Painter, tapestry weaver and tutor who sells art and organises creative holidays around the world.
Adam, Anna
Interpretations of the Welsh landscape with added embroidery. Artist's statement and background, and gallery.
Agger, Margrethe
Description of the artistic career, the artwork and the activities of this Danish tapestry weaver.
Alastair Duncan - Design Fibre ICT
An artist who works primarily with fibre, weave and digital imagery as well as experience working in education. Site features projects, gallery and curriculum vitae.
Andi's Hand Woven Tapestry
List of exhibitions, biography, and gallery of works by Hungarian-born artist Andrea Zseni.
Basa, Lynn
Contemporary tapestry artist. Her work falls into two categories: large-scale pieces for the wall or floor which are hand-knotted in Nepal of silk and wool, or small tapestries that she weaves herself.
Birgit's Tapestry Weaving
A presentation of works by a Swedish weaver. Includes photos of the artist at work and her process.
Bujan, Emilia Luznik
Images of contemporary works including some non-rectangular shaped pieces, and musings on the tapestry.
Contemporary Tapestry Weaving
Designed and handwoven by Ulrika Leander for private collections, corporate offices, public buildings, hospitals and churches.
Crompton, Michael
Showcases the work of Michael Crompton, tapestry weaver. Includes artist biography, concepts and process, gallery and workshops offered.
dill-Kocher, Laurie - Fine Art Textiles
Fiber artist represented in leading private and corporate collections, specializes in Jewish themes. Resume, care suggestions, handwoven throws.
Duncan, Elaine
Profile of the tapestry artist from British Columbia, Canada, as well as photos and information on classes.
Eilertsen, Anne Marie Nygaard
Tapestry artist from Denmark. Includes statement and process, picture gallery and catalogue of available work.
Ellen O'Leary Tapestries
Seeking to promote this important medium, and to initiate discussion on current and future issues. Includes gallery and exhibit information.
Endlotane Studios
Tapestries, decor, tapestry accessories, and original art by German-born artists living in Swaziland, along with other artisans.
Folklore
Fine handwoven tapestries and other objects by Olga Fisch, a Hungarian immigrant to Ecuador inspired by indigenous crafts.
Gallery Girard
Rugs and tapestry restoration. Permanent exhibition of antique textiles. Antique dealer, decorator and restorer.
Gloria F. Ross Center for Tapestry Studies
Organization supports studies of contemporary tapestries and tapestry-makers. Includes biography of founder Gloria F. Ross, resources and a definition of tapestry.
Great Divide Weaving School
Tapestry instruction in a mountain setting. Course descriptions, photos of facilities.
Griffin, Joan
Gallery and information about original contemporary pieces and instructional classes. Includes resume and procedure for commissioning a tapestry.
Guerin, Mireille
Contemporary tapestries woven by a French artist. Presentation of the artist, the workshop and her works.
Harvey, Nancy
Artist, teacher, author and video producer. Includes list of exhibitions and images of custom designed wall hangings.
Hegyi, Ibolya
Contains the artist's statement, an introduction, gallery and list of exhibitions.
Kelly, Monica
Features pieces in tapestry, wood and gourd media, focusing on color and abstract designs.
Koehler, James
Featuring this Santa Fe, New Mexico artist's works, many using hand dyed weft. Artist's statement, slide show of process.
Koozina, Tatyana
Gallery of hand-woven tapestries from Russia. Includes artist's biography and pictures of the steps in her process.
KS Experimental Weaving
Krystyna Szluinska-Sadej presents an interesting portfolio of her tapestries and woven art. Includes a description of workshop lessons offered, and poetry.
Lehman, Monique
Biography and gallery of this Polish tapestry artist now living in Pasadena, California.
Mitsuko, Asakura
Japanese dyeing and weaving artist. Includes resume and images.
Moncur, Jennie
Abstract images using vibrant and flat planes of colour with detailed shaded areas, as well as gun tufted rugs. Biography, gallery, pictures and history.
Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts
Nonprofit organization in Quebec dedicated to the exhibition and teaching of tapestry arts. History, gallery and contact information.
Paquita Savill Antique Tapestry and Textile Restor
Specialist in tapestry, crewel work and needlepoint restorations. Includes before and after photos, contact information.
Pinsonnault, Suzanne
Canadian tapestry-maker. Biography of the artist, images of the tapestries and of her studio.
Ross, Shirley
Designer whose work is inspired from around the world. Includes artist's statement, examples of work and contact information.
Sama Design Studio
Studio of Hungarian artist Vilma Lörincz. Includes profile, information about the weaving, knotting and pile techniques used, gallery of hangings and rugs.
Schaap-Groenen, Truus
Dutch artist displays her original wall tapestries made with hand-dyed wool weft.
Smith, Rebecca
A collection including florals, landscapes, portraits and abstracts. Artist's statement, gallery and information on classes.
Soumak Tapestries by Joanna Gleason
A form of weft twining is used by this artist to create tapestry-like hangings. Includes some instructions for beginners.
Taipeis Gael Teo
Weavers using the traditional skills of natural dyeing, carding, spinning and weaving in South West Donegal. Artists' statements, galleries and course offerings.
Tapestries at Beth El
Installation in a religious sanctuary in Maryland by Tamar Fishman and executed by British weaver Pat Jones.
Tapestries by Sarah C. Swett
Original works made with hand natural-dyed, handspun wool yarn. Includes artist background and gallery sorted by date of execution.
Taschner, Beata
Gallery of this Vienna tapestry artist and painter. Includes gallery, artist statement and list of exhibitions.
Tea Okropiridze
Includes virtual gallery, paintings, biography and contact information.
Tesinska, Jaroslava
This Czech artist uses tapestry not only in the traditional way, but also as clothing and artistic objects.
The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre
Based in Harrounia, Egypt. Information about the center which teaches young villagers tapestry weaving, exhibitions, tapestries for sale.
Unicorn Art Studio, Inc.
Original contemporary hand woven tapestries using both flat and pile techniques.
University of British Columbia Tapestries
Information on three interesting tapestries hanging in the Woodward Biomedical Library of the University of British Columbia. They are "Masters of Science Tapestry," "Masters of Spirit Tapestry," and "The Norman Bethune Tapestry."
van Kempen-Jarnicka, Iska
Dutch painter and weaver. Includes brief biography and gallery of paintings and tapestries.
West Dean Tapestry Studio
Programme at West Dean College in the UK. Includes information on postgraduate study, images of students' and commissioned work.
Wood 'n I Weavings
Thalia Truesdell transforms handspun yarn and driftwood into land- and seascapes. Includes gallery, biography and contact information for commissions.