Stunning tapestry of Silsden scenes to take centre stage at textile art exhibition

Pictured above is a newly completed tapestry, portraying Silsden life and buildings past and present, which will be on view for the first time at a Textile Art Exhibition at the Town Hall on March 29th and 30th.

The stunning tapestry has been stitched over the last year by 27 Silsden women, including those pictured above. The tapestry demonstrates many stitching skills, from applique and fine embroidery to crochet and felting. The exhibition will show work by 15 local textile artists and textile groups.

"The sharing of techniques and ideas has been an important part of the project," says instigator Alison Tribe (pictured above), who helped organise it all. "We are amazed by what we have produced." The exhibition will include a video about the making of the tapestry and the history of the buildings that have been stitched. A small exhibition about Silsden's textile history will also be on show. Entry will be free.