An ex-teacher, Rosita Sheen taught history for thirteen years but has always been interested in old textiles, especially tapestries. She is a spinner and weaver who is constantly amazed at the skill of previous generations in producing these stunning works with relatively simple looms and thread.

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• What is a Tapestry?Ancient and Medieval TapestriesPatrons and CreationsRenaissance Heyday and DeclineThe Modern Rebirth of TapestryGlossaryFurther ReadingPlaces to VisitIndex

An ex-teacher, Rosita Sheen taught history for thirteen years but has always been interested in old textiles, especially tapestries. She is a spinner and weaver who is constantly amazed at the skill of previous generations in producing these stunning works with relatively simple looms and thread.

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• What is a Tapestry?Ancient and Medieval TapestriesPatrons and CreationsRenaissance Heyday and DeclineThe Modern Rebirth of TapestryGlossaryFurther ReadingPlaces to VisitIndex