The Tapestry Book by Helen Churchill Candee is an accessible history of the art of tapestry, tracing its development from medieval and Renaissance Europe through later centuries. Candee, an American author and decorative-arts enthusiast, describes the great weaving centres, the techniques of the craft, and the celebrated series of hangings that adorned palaces and churches.
Written for collectors, decorators, and general readers, the book explains how tapestries were designed and produced, the role of artists and workshops, and the subjects that distinguished famous sets. Candee combines historical narrative with practical guidance on appreciating and identifying tapestry work. Illustrated in its original edition, the volume remains an engaging introduction to a luxurious art form and its place in the cultural life of Europe.