Question

How is the making of a tapestry different from embroidery?


(pick an answer)


Tapestry designs are woven into new cloth; embroidery is sewing colored threads on existing cloth.


Embroidery was made by women at home and tapestries were created by machine.


Tapestries are sewn onto existing cloth; embroidery is woven into new cloth.


Tapestries were made on backstrap looms; embroidery was made on heddle looms.

Answer 1

Tapestry designs are woven into new cloth; embroidery is sewing colored threads on existing cloth.