Throughout tapestry’s history, wool has been used for its strength, silk for its luminosity, and gold and silver for their demonstration of wealth. Today, yarn is a popular weaving material that can be colored with pigments and dyes at a fiber mill or at home.
Spin your own yarn in your own colors using batts or roving.
Floss and thread are most used in embroidery work such as cross-stitching but can be woven as well.
Use canvas as a framework for a wall-hanging tapestry.