
How to define tapestry (3 steps study from past to nowadays)
Defining the term tapestry in a modern context is quite complex.
The evolution of creative techniques, context, and purpose have evolved greatly through the centuries.
Let's break the subject into 3 steps to make it clearer.
As a basis, we can consider the term tapestry as always referring to a textile art, made for the decorative purpose.
1 - A little bit of history:
The word tapestry is a term that appeared in Europe around the fourteenth century, in spite of the fact that the principal tapestry works of art are of Greek beginning (in Europe).

2 - A more modern consideration:

3 - A common base, textile decorates the walls!
Certain fiber-forming technologies (polyester) coupled with the latest printing technologies allow digital image reproduction and thus achieve colors and qualities of detail never done before.