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textile
A woven fabric, such as silk, cotton, or wool, which can be used for furnishings, upholstery, or costume.
embroidery
Decorative surface stitching, usually in wool or silk, on fabric, practised in all parts of the world.
tapestry
A fabric woven by hand on a loom, usually of silk or wool, with a non-repetitive pattern which is created during the manufacture.
In Europe, the design was copied from a full-scale coloured pattern, known as a cartoon. Often created as wall decorations, tapestries also provided insulation and could be easily transported. The word is often applied mistakenly to other textiles used for wall-hangings and upholstery.
Text source: 'The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms' (2nd Edition) by Michael Clarke
