Available Tapestries

Tapestries are based on Rita’s original drawings and designs. They are ready for wall installation and include Velcro strips on the back that will attach to a matching wooden slot. Materials used include hand-dyed wool, cotton, silk and some experimental novelty yarns used for special effects. Light vacuuming is recommended twice a year.

We’ll Rise Again 48x60"

This tapestry structure is dedicated to Ukraine and its destruction in the war with Russia. The color in the piece represents hope for reconstruction.

Improvisation in Imperfections 60x30"

This tapestry rug explores use of various materials to create unexpected textures.

Talk to Me 33x25”

This tapestry was inspired by city architecture dramatically shaped and abstracted. The hand-dyed wool is mounted on starched fabric.

Rain Interrupted 24x48”

This three-dimensional tapestry sculpture examines different views of rain in the city by looking through windows.

Beholding the Light 60x90”

This handwoven flat tapestry was based on Toronto City Hall.

Window Dance 72x48”

This tapestry was inspired by windows arranged in a dance-like fashion. The white frames of the windows are woven in a coarse cotton twine to contrast the softness of blended wool.

From Two Dimensions to Three 20x60”

This wool, cotton and raffia tapestry was inspired by Jonathan Nelson Design’s New Hope Chair. Natural un-dyed raffia was used to achieve a wood-like texture in the chair images.

Constructive Interlude 64x40”

This tapestry was inspired by New York City architecture and fire escapes and based on a collage of photo images.