Through the years, various tapestries have been acknowledged
for its magnificent artwork. To give you an idea, here are a few of them.
The first tapestry shows evidence that one of the first made
was done by the Greeks. This is referred to as the Sampul tapestry that was
discovered in the Tarim Basin inside a mass grave dating back to the 3rd
century BC.
The tapestry represents a Greek soldier while some argue
that it is a centaur. Regardless of who is in the figurine, more than 24
different kinds of thread were used in making it. People will be able to see
this when they visit the Xinjiang Museum in Urumqi, China.
Three centuries later, the Hestia tapestry was discovered.
This one stands out because this was made from both linen and wool. People who
would like to see it will be happy to know that this is displayed in Washington
D.C.
Some tapestries tell the audience a story and this is
exactly what you see in the Bayeux tapestry. The drawings explain the events
leading up to the Norman invasion of England and the invasion itself with what
is happening written in Latin. If you want to see the original, you will have
to go to a museum in Normandy, France or just enjoy its replica in Berkshire,
England.
The longest tapestry in the world is the Apocalypse tapestry
and this depicts scenes from the Book of Revelation. It took 9 years to finish
and sadly, only 100 meters is left of this artwork.
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