Textile technique
Tapestry weaving
Discontinuous colored wefts build a design while covering the warp.
Also searched as: Weft-faced tapestry
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
Weft yarns work back and forth within selected areas rather than necessarily spanning the full width. Packing them closely hides the warp and creates blocks of color.
How to recognize it
Look for a weft-dominated face and color areas built into the fabric itself.
Common uses
- Wall hangings
- Cushions
- Decorative clothing
What to distinguish
Needlepoint stitches are worked into an existing ground; tapestry weaving creates the cloth as it creates the image.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.