Tapestry is a distinctive form of hand-made art, created in collaboration with leading contemporary artists. Each piece brings colour, warmth, and a sense of story into any space.

Why Tapestry?

Our studio has collaborated with some of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary artists, including Janet Laurence, David Noonan, Brook Andrew and Naomi Hobson, resulting in works held in significant collections around the world.

Each year, we produce only a small number of tapestries. This deliberate pace ensures that every commission remains rare, considered and deeply personal, an exclusive acquisition for discerning collectors.

Tapestries bring a unique presence to both private and corporate spaces. They introduce colour, texture and narrative, while also softening acoustics and creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection.

Designed to endure, our tapestries are true long-term investments. They are crafted to resist fading, treated for longevity, and made to be lived with for generations. Despite their scale and richness, they are remarkably practical, easy to install, transport and care for.

Sustainability is central to our practice. We use locally sourced Victorian wool, dyed in-house through low-impact processes that minimise waste and energy use.

The commissioning journey itself is an integral part of the experience. We offer a transparent, collaborative process, with opportunities to engage directly with the artist, weavers and dyer. Commissioners are warmly invited to visit the studio and witness their tapestry as it comes to life.

How much does it cost? And how long does it take?

We guide each prospective commissioner through the key considerations of budget, timeline, dimensions and artwork selection. Every project is different, and we work closely with you to shape an approach that aligns with your vision.

The cost of a tapestry depends on its scale and the complexity of the design. Our quoting process is transparent, and we collaborate carefully to meet your brief, budget and timeframe.

Alongside major public commissions, we also create tapestries for domestic settings at small and medium scales. While rectangular and square formats are common, we can weave works in a wide range of shapes and are open to ambitious ideas, including three-dimensional installations.

Medium-scale tapestries offer a compelling balance of intricate handwoven detail and the rich, immersive colour of wool. Typical dimensions might include approximately 1.5 x 2.5 metres or 2 x 2 metres. These works generally take six to eight months to complete and range from $100,000 to $500,000.

Small-scale works, around A1 size at approximately 60 x 84 centimetres, take about three months to weave and typically range from $18,000 to $30,000.

Artist fees are negotiated separately. We are happy to assist in identifying, securing and working with artists as part of the commissioning process.

ATW has an established, flexible and secure process

Our commissioning process is designed to be both structured and adaptable. We can begin with as little as an initial idea or a proposed site, and work with you to develop a clear and compelling brief.

We support the selection of artists and artworks through a considered process of recommendations, long-listing and short-listing. We can also collaborate with an artist on an existing work or develop a new design specifically for tapestry.

Transparency is central at every stage. We provide clear insight into the making process, ensuring you feel informed and engaged from beginning to end.

The creative development phase begins once the direction is established. During this period, the final design is refined and agreed, typically over one to three months.

Weaving can commence as soon as the design is finalised, or be scheduled to align with your preferred timeline. A clear completion date is always agreed in advance.

We welcome visitors to our South Melbourne workshop and galleries from Thursday to Saturday. You are also invited to contact our Co-Directors at any time to arrange a visit or begin a conversation about a commission.

Click here to explore the diverse and unique tapestries of the ATW.

We welcome enquiries about tapestry commissions and sales. Please contact us on +61 3 9699 7885 or email contact@austapestry.com.au.