definition tapestry
The definition of a tapestry is a large piece of material woven or printed with decorative designs. An example of a tapestry is a large fabric wall hanging with the Hindu god Shiva woven into it. verb. Tapestry is defined as to hang or drape a large piece of decorative woven cloth. An example of tapestry is covering a couch with a floral woven piece of material. pl. -Â·tries. a heavy cloth woven by hand or machinery with decorative designs and pictures and used as a wall hanging, furniture covering, etc.