In this section of our website, you will find answers to certain questions and discussions about various tapestry-related topics of common interest.  These include the care and preservation of textiles, appraisals and establishing the value of tapestries and other artifacts, identifying handwoven tapestries versus Jacquard-woven textiles, and other subjects.  Click Frequently Asked Questions to see a list of these topics.  If you have questions specifically about the GFR Center for Tapestry Studies, please visit About Us and its related links. For lengthier articles and documents about tapestry research and the GFR Center’s activities, be sure to visit the Resources and Calendar sections of this website.

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