tapestry-weaver

A tapestry-weaver works at a large wooden loom in a bright studio.

Definition

Noun: A person who weaves tapestry, a form of textile art in which a weft thread is woven through a warp to create a picture or design.

Usage Examples

• (A craftsperson who weaves decorative fabric.)
• (A practitioner of the art of tapestry-making.)

Advanced Usage

• "Master tapestry-weaver": A highly skilled craftsperson recognized for exceptional work in the field.
  • Only a master tapestry-weaver could produce such intricate patterns. (An expert in the craft.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tapestry (n): a heavy handwoven fabric with a design or picture, used for wall hangings or upholstery.
  • The castle's walls were adorned with a magnificent tapestry. (A decorative woven piece.)
• Weaver (n): a person who makes fabric by interlacing threads.
  • The weaver operated the loom with great precision. (A general term for a textile worker.)
• Tapestry-weaving (n): the craft or process of creating tapestry.
  • Tapestry-weaving requires patience and an eye for color. (The art form itself.)

Synonyms

• Tapestry-maker: a person who creates tapestries.
• Textile artist: a broader term for someone who works with fabric in artistic ways.

Related Idioms

• • Weave a tapestry: to create a complex or intricate story or design.

    • The author wove a tapestry of historical events in her novel. (Created a detailed narrative.)