Flat Tapestry
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An instructional article on flat (slit) tapestry weaving, the second of two on tapestry in The Weaver, following one on knot tapestry. It explains the distinguishing features of Gothic, Gobelin, Aubusson, adapted French, Kelim and Norwegian picture weaving. It covers loom and warp setup with tire cord, weaving with flutes, grattoir and comb, building a design, sewing the slits, and shading with hatching exercises (pyramid samplers). Illustrated with photographs of tapestry details and tool diagrams.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- October 1936
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 4
- Archive notes
- PDF provided by Judith Combs.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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