Tapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years with the intricate symbolism of their woven narratives still fascinating viewers today. Unicorns and fantastic beasts rub shoulders with wellheeled aristocrats famous biblical and saintly stories are played out allegorical figures gods and goddesses recline in classical landscapes and the arms and military achievements of wealthy patrons are depicted in sparkling glory. However far from being an outdated craft tapestries co