Tapestry is a highly sought-after acquisition of exclusive hand-made art, designed in collaboration with leading contemporary artists. Tapestries are attractive works for the home that add colour, warmth and story.

Why Tapestry?

-ATW makes sought-after, hand-made artworks, designed in collaboration with leading artists.
- We only make a small number of tapestries each year, so each acquisition is exclusive.
-An ATW tapestry is a prestigious acquisition for collectors. We have collaborated with leading artists such as Janet Laurence, David Noonan, Brook Andrew, Naomi Hobson.
-Tapestries are attractive works for the home or corporate space that add colour, warmth and story.
-Tapestries baffle sound and invite contemplation.
-Tapestries are investments that last a lifetime. They don’t fade and are treated against moths.
-Tapestries are resilient. They are easy to install, ship and store.
-ATW tapestries are sustainably created, with Victorian wool that is dyed in house, without power or waste.
-The commissioning process is transparent and enjoyable, with many opportunities to engage with the artist, weavers and dyer. Commissioners are welcome to visit work in progress.

How much does it cost? And how long does it take?

-ATW is happy to guide prospective commissioners through considerations of budget, timing, tapestry dimensions and artwork selection.
-Cost depends on scale and the complexity of the artwork’s design.
-ATW quotes transparently and works closely with a commissioner to meet budget, brief and deadline.
-In addition to our major public artwork projects, we weave domestic tapestry at small and medium scales.
-A rectangular or square shape works well, but tapestries can be woven in all shapes and sizes.
-ATW is open to ambitious designs; for example works to be hung three-dimensionally in an installation.
-Medium scale delivers both the intriguing detail of the intricate hand-weaving and the emotional impact of the deep colours in the wool.
-Medium dimensions could be variations on ~1.5 x 2.5 m (rectangle) or ~2 x 2 (square)
-These take six-eight months to weave and cost between $100-$500K
-Small scale could be variations on A1: ~60cm X 84cm, take three months to weave and cost $18-$30K
-Artist fees are always negotiated separately. ATW can assist in securing and negotiating with artists.

ATW has an established, flexible and secure process

-ATW can help shape a brief from as little as a commissioner’s idea or an installation location.
-We can help with the selection of an artist and artwork through long-listing, short-listing or recommending. Or we can work with an artist on an existing artwork or design for a tapestry.
-We provide transparent information about every element of the creation process.
-A creative development period in which the final design is agreed can start immediately.
-The creative development period can take from one to three months.
-Weaving can be scheduled to take place immediately upon agreement of the final design or scheduled into another time frame.
-A final deadline for completion will always be agreed with the client.
-We welcome visitors to our South Melbourne workshop and galleries Thurs-Sat and invite interested parties to be in touch with our Co-Directors to visit or discuss a commission any time.

Click here to explore the diverse and unique tapestries of the ATW.

The ATW welcomes enquiries regarding tapestry commission and sales:
+613 9699 7885
contact@austapestry.com.au