History:

While weaving serves an important function, it is also an art form. This beautiful tapestry by Marinda Brown is an excellent example of some other ways in which the techniques of weaving could be used. Tapestry weaving is also known as “weft-faced” weaving. This simply means that all of the warp threads, those that are strung vertical on the loom, are hidden behind the weft, or horizontal, threads which move across the textile to form the design. This particular tapestry features two rows of individuals, interspersed with decorative elements. Although we know the maker, we do not know the story behind the design, leaving it open to interpretation.