Tapestry-Weaving at the Dovecot Studios
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Describes the Dovecot Studios tapestry-weaving workshop in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, founded in 1912 by the Marquis of Bute, and its high-warp looms. Explains the process step by step: tracing and enlarging the artist's cartoon, inking the design onto the warp, shed and leash mechanics, passing the bobbin, beating down the weft, and closing slits. Discusses specific tapestries such as Flight into Egypt, Raising the Standard at Glenfinnan, a view of Edinburgh in 1575, and a council chamber hanging by Archie Brennan, with photographs of the weavers at work. Ends with a short bibliography.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1971
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 19
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