Tapestries, Textiles and Vintage Clothes

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Get an online valuation of your tapestry, embroidery, textile or vintage clothing from our online textile specialist in less than 48 hours. Would you like to know the value of your vintage dress from the back of your wardrobe or that Flemish tapestry in your hallway? Our two antique textile specialists will give you an online appraisal, telling you how much your item is worth. Simply upload a photograph to get started. Valuations from our textile specialists can be used to check the value of your tapestry or embroidery before it is bought or sold. Appraisals from our textile specialists can also be used for insurance purposes (subject to your insurance company accepting such certificates) or to satisfy your own curiosity! Items from various areas and periods constitute this category. It ranges from Flemish tapestries and Far Eastern silks to English Medieval church embroidery and European table covers.

Our Tapestries and Textiles Experts

We have two different specialists within this area of expertise. Our tapestry expert is from Flemish origin, the home and centre of tapestry making during the Middle Ages and Renaissance times. Having worked for Sotheby’s for over 13 years, his passion for the subject and knowledge of the markets is a tremendous asset for our website. Our textiles and vintage clothes expert has had a passion for this field for over 25 years and still works currently for an auction house where she further explores and deepens her knowledge of this complex but fascinating field.

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The Market for Tapestries, Textiles and Embroideries

Tapestries were originally a decorative way to keep cold draughts out of grand homes. Today, with a growing trend for people to live in smaller houses, the tapestry market is a bit low, making it an ideal time to buy a tapestry which should increase in value as the market recovers and will prove a sound investment. Tapestries might feature unexpected subjects. In June 2007, Christie’s, London sold a 16th century tapestry fragment of a map of Gloucestershire for £78,000. It is one of the first tapestries ever produced in England, from the Sheldon Workshop.

Why find out what your vintage clothing is worth?

Vintage clothing is becoming increasingly fashionable, with top celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts modelling vintage clothes on the red carpet. Kate Moss's vintage-inspired TopShop range has also given the vintage clothing market a massive boost. The quality, wearability and history of vintage clothing are all important factors that our textile specialist will consider when evaluating an item. Pieces from famous designers such as Christian Lacroix, Karl Legerfeld, Gianni Versace and John Galliano can be very valuable. Additionally, items that have been worn by celebrities can fetch extremely high prices. In 2006, the quintessential 'little black dress' - the one worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's - was auctioned by Christie's for £410,000.

Get an online valuation from a textile specialist today

A valuation of your tapestries, textiles, embroideries and vintage clothing from Value My Stuff Now's textile specialist is easy, fast and completely confidential. Just upload a photograph and tell us anything else you know about the item. Within 48 hours, you will receive a report about your item from our textile specialist, as well as a printable certificate with the textile value. The textile specialist will also provide a web certificate that can be used in an eBay listing or on other internet selling platforms.