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Tapestry is a form of [[w:Tapestry|textile art]] in [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]].   
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'''Tapestry''' is a form of [[w:Tapestry|textile art]] in [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]].   
  
 
==About==
 
==About==
 
Tapestry is a heavy woven textile with intricate designs suitable for wall-hangings. Presumably, it is traditionally woven on a vertical, or floor loom, as it is in our world.  
 
Tapestry is a heavy woven textile with intricate designs suitable for wall-hangings. Presumably, it is traditionally woven on a vertical, or floor loom, as it is in our world.  
  
It is likely that the tapestry weavers use fabric such as linen or cotton or wool. Threads may include silk, gold, silver{{ref|aDwD|16}} and perhaps other alternatives. Tapestries have been in existence for a long time, some are ancient.{{Ref|aDwD|67}} It is likely that they are very valuable, it is mentioned in [[A Dance with Dragons|ADWD]] that some tapestries are considered priceless.{{Ref|aDwD|67}}
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It is likely that the tapestry weavers use fabric such as linen or cotton or wool. Threads may include silk, gold, silver{{ref|aDwD|16}} and perhaps other alternatives. Tapestries have been in existence for a long time, some are ancient.{{Ref|aDwD|67}} It is likely that they are very valuable, it is mentioned in ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' that some tapestries are considered priceless.{{Ref|aDwD|67}}
  
Tapestries can be very ornate, for example, depicting the story of a great battle, event or famous people etc. Westerosi noble houses have tapestries portraying their family histories that remain in their families the generations, hence some of them having a worn appearance. Many tapestries are likely considered treasured family heirlooms. They are also useful way of paying homage to and remembering prideful histories down the generations. They also serve as a subtle reminder as to who their heroes and adversaries really are.  
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Tapestries can be very ornate, for example, depicting the stories of great battles, events or famous people. Westerosi noble houses have tapestries portraying their family histories that remain in their families for generations, hence some of them having a worn appearance. Many tapestries are likely considered treasured family heirlooms. They are also useful ways of paying homage to and remembering prideful histories down the generations. They serve as a subtle reminder as to who their heroes and adversaries really are.  
  
In [[Essos]] the [[Norvos|Norvoshi]] are known as masters at creating fine tapestries that are renowned the world over. The Free City of [[Qohor]] is known for its fine tapestries.   
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In [[Essos]] the [[Norvos]]hi are known as masters at creating fine tapestries that are renowned the world over. The Free City of [[Qohor]] is known for its fine tapestries.   
  
According to legend, the [[Grey King]]'s Hall had been warmed by Nagga's living fire and on the walls hung tapestries made of silver seaweed.
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According to legend, the [[Grey King]]'s Hall had been warmed by [[Nagga]]'s living fire and on the walls hung tapestries made of silver seaweed.
  
 
==Mobility==
 
==Mobility==
Unlike murals or other fixed forms of art tapestries are not tied to the architecture, a tapestry may be removed from a wall and rolled up for transport to another location, or storage. [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] is easily able to take an old large tapestry by ship from [[Qarth]] to [[Meereen]], it takes four [[Qarth]]een sailors to bear it rolled on their shoulders to be delivered to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]].  
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Unlike murals or other fixed forms of art tapestries are not tied to the architecture, a tapestry may be removed from a wall and rolled up for transport to another location, or storage. [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] is easily able to take an old large tapestry by ship from [[Qarth]] to [[Meereen]]; it takes four Qartheen sailors to bear it rolled on their shoulders to be delivered to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]].  
  
 
A tapestry may depict people, events or times that are now out of favour under the current regime. In that case the important but offending tapestry can merely be stored away if need be - instead of having to be destroyed.   
 
A tapestry may depict people, events or times that are now out of favour under the current regime. In that case the important but offending tapestry can merely be stored away if need be - instead of having to be destroyed.   
  
For example, when [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert's]] entourage traveled north to [[Winterfell]], they stayed at [[Darry]] castle both ''en route'' and returning. The Darrys were known Targaryen loyalists. On the outbound stop, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] discovered tapestries, woven portraits of all the Targaryen kings, from the first Aegon to the second Aerys which had been taken down by [[House Darry]] and hidden away in the cellars for the duration Robert's visit. This is a very good indication that despite the fall of [[House Targaryen]] and despite the loss of half their lands, most of their wealth, and almost all their power [[House Darry]] remained quietly steadfast in their loyalty to House Targaryen by the retention and display of these tapestries in the privacy of their own domain.
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For example, when King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s entourage travels north to [[Winterfell]], they stay at [[Darry|Castle Darry]] both ''en route'' and returning. The Darrys were known [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] loyalists. On the northbound, [[Tyrion Lannister]] discovers tapestries, woven portraits of all the Targaryen kings which had been taken down by [[House Darry]] and hidden away in the cellars for the duration of Robert's visit. This is indicates that despite the fall of House Targaryen and despite the loss of half their lands, most of their wealth, and almost all their power, House Darry remains quietly steadfast in their loyalty to House Targaryen by the retention and display of these tapestries in the privacy of their own domain.
  
 
==Known tapestries==
 
==Known tapestries==
 
===Westeros===
 
===Westeros===
*[[House Oakheart]]’s tapestry of Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]].
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*[[House Oakheart]]’s tapestries of Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]], [[Alester Oakheart]], and Lord [[Edgerran Oakheart]] located at [[Old Oak]].
*[[House Oakheart]]’s tapestry of [[Alester Oakheart]].
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*House Oakheart’s various tapestries at Old Oak that display the conflict between the Oakhearts and [[Dornishmen]].
*[[House Oakheart]]’s tapestry of Lord [[Edgerran Oakheart]] located at [[Old Oak]].
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*[[House Darry]] tapestries - woven portraits of all the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] kings, from [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon I]] to [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys II]].
*[[House Oakheart]]’s various [[Old Oak]]’s tapestries that display the conflict between the Oakhearts and [[Dorne]].
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*[[Robert Baratheon]]’s hunting tapestries in the [[Red Keep]]’s throne room.  They are taken down after Robert's death.{{Ref|aGoT|57}}
*[[House Darry]] tapestries - woven portraits of all the Targaryen kings, from the first Aegon to the second Aerys.
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*[[Red Keep#White Sword Tower|White Sword Tower]]’s white woolen tapestries located in the round room on its first floor.  
*[[Robert Baratheon]]’s hunting tapestries in the [[Red Keep]]’s Throne Room.  They were taken down after Robert's death.{{Ref|aGoT|57}}
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*Lord [[Humfrey Hewett]]'s tapestries from his castle hall.  After the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]], [[Lucas Codd]] and [[Quellon Humble]] tear the tapestries down from the hall’s wall to serve as cloaks.  
*[[Red Keep#White Sword Tower|White Sword Tower]]’s white woolen tapestries located in the Round Room.  
 
*Lord [[House Hewett|Hewett]]'s tapestries from his castle hall.  After the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]] [[Lucas Codd]] and [[Quellon Humble]] tore the tapestries down from the hall’s wall to serve as cloaks.  
 
 
*[[House Blackwood]]’s woolen tapestries covering the walls of [[Raventree Hall]]’s solar.  
 
*[[House Blackwood]]’s woolen tapestries covering the walls of [[Raventree Hall]]’s solar.  
*[[House Connington]]’s faded tapestries on the walls of the [[Griffin's Roost]]’s great hall.
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*[[House Connington]]’s faded tapestries on the walls of [[Griffin's Roost]]’s great hall.
 
*[[House Arryn]]’s dozen splendid tapestries along the [[Eyrie]]’s arcade.  
 
*[[House Arryn]]’s dozen splendid tapestries along the [[Eyrie]]’s arcade.  
 
*Tapestries on the walls of the [[Quiet Isle|Hermit’s Hole]].
 
*Tapestries on the walls of the [[Quiet Isle|Hermit’s Hole]].
*Old tapestries of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]'s being delivered to [[Petyr Baelish]].
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*Old tapestries of King Robert's being delivered to [[Petyr Baelish]].
  
 
===Essos===
 
===Essos===
*[[Ghiscari Empire]] tapestries - the tapestries are ancient and much faded and depict the glory of the [[Ghiscari Empire]] - currently hanging on the walls of the [[Heart (Great Pyramid)|heart]] of the [[Great Pyramid]].   
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*[[Ghiscari]] tapestries - the tapestries are ancient and much faded and depict the glory of the [[Ghiscari Empire]] - currently hanging on the walls of the [[Heart (Great Pyramid)|heart]] of the [[Great Pyramid]].   
*[[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]]’s map of the world tapestry that had been in his family vaults since before [[the Doom]] that took [[Valyria]].{{ref|aDwD|16}}  The tapestry predates the [[Doom]] and is now in the possession of Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in [[Meereen]].
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*[[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]]’s map of the world tapestry that had been in his family vaults since before the [[Doom of Valyria|Doom]] which took [[Valyria]].{{ref|aDwD|16}}  The tapestry predates the Doom and is now in the possession of Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in [[Meereen]].
*Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]’s tapestry hanging over her bed, gifted to her by [[freedmen|freedwomen]]
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*Queen Daenerys Targaryen’s tapestry hanging over her bed, gifted to her by [[freedmen|freedwomen]].
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
When [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert's]] entourage traveled north to offer the Handship to [[Eddard Stark]], they stayed at [[Darry]] both en route and returning. On the outbound stop, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] discovered tapestries depicting the Targaryen kings which had been taken down by [[House Darry]] and hidden away in the cellars for the duration King Robert's visit.   
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When King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s entourage travels north to offer the position of [[Hand of the King]] to Lord [[Eddard Stark]], they stay at [[Darry|Castle Darry]] both en route and returning. On the northbound stop, [[Tyrion Lannister]] discovers tapestries depicting the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] kings which had been taken down by [[House Darry]] and hidden away in the cellars for the duration King Robert's visit.   
  
[[Viserys Targaryen]] was aware that the Darrys were still displaying Targaryen tapestries fifteen years after Robert's Rebellion.  
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The exiled [[Viserys Targaryen]] is aware that the Darrys are still displaying Targaryen tapestries fifteen years after [[Robert's Rebellion]].  
  
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] recalls that there is a tapestry of Lord [[Edgerran Oakheart]] at [[Old Oak]] depicting him sitting with a hundred [[Dornishmen]]’s heads piled around his feet.{{ref|affc|13}}
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Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] recalls that there is a tapestry of Lord [[Edgerran Oakheart]] at [[Old Oak]] depicting him sitting with a hundred [[Dornishmen]]’s heads piled around his feet. There is also tapestry depicting a member of the [[Kingsguard]], Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]], all in white dying beside King [[Daeron I Targaryen]] in [[Dorne]]. Arys thinks of [[Alester Oakheart]] and the Oakheart tradition of killing Dornishmen. He  recalls that there is a tapestry at Old Oak depicting Alester in the [[Prince's Pass]], blowing a warhorn.{{ref|affc|13}}
  
Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] also recalls that there is a tapestry depicting member of the [[Kingsguard]] Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]] all in white dying beside King [[Daeron I]] in [[Dorne]].{{ref|affc|13}}
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After the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]], [[Lucas Codd]] and [[Quellon Humble]] tear Lord [[Humfrey Hewett]]'s tapestries from his hall’s wall to serve as cloaks.  
  
Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] thinks of [[Alester Oakheart]] and the Oakheart tradition of killing [[Dornishmen]]. He  recalls that there is a tapestry at [[Old Oak]] depicting [[Alester Oakheart]] in the [[Prince's Pass]], blowing a warhorn.{{ref|affc|13}}
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[[Cersei Lannister]] mentions that she received a letter from [[Petyr Baelish]] beseeching her to ship him some old tapestries’ of Robert’s. Later Petyr mentions to [[Sansa Stark]] that Cersei is sending him some splendid tapestries.  
  
After the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]] [[Lucas Codd]] and [[Quellon Humble]] tore Lord [[House Hewett|Hewett]]'s tapestries from his hall’s wall to serve as cloaks.  
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[[Jaime Lannister]] observes that Castle Darry’s walls are still bare. He recalls that Tyrion had pointed out the squares of darker stone where the tapestries hand once hung. Ser [[Raymun Darry]] could remove the hangings but not the marks they had left. Jaime reveals that Tyrion slipped a handful of [[currency|stags]] to one of Darry’s serving men for the key to the cellar where the missing tapestries were hidden. Tyrion showed them to Jaime by light of a candle.
  
[[Cersei]] mentions that she received a letter from [[Petyr Baelish]] beseeching her to ship him some old tapestries’ of Robert’s. Later Petyr mentions to [[Sansa]] that Cersei is sending him some splendid tapestries.  
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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While visiting [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in [[Meereen]] the merchant prince [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] gifts her with a tapestry that has been in his family vaults since before the [[Doom of Valyria|Doom]] that took [[Valyria]].{{ref|aDwD|16}} Xaro uses it in his attempt to persuade her to abandon Meereen and travel by sea to [[Westeros]].  
  
===A Dance with Dragons===
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Daenerys stands by Xaro’s side and examines the tapestry when it is unrolled. Old, dusty, and faded, it is beautiful and covers half the floor. The seas are a blue silk sea, the lands are green, and the mountains black and brown. Cities are shown as stars in gold or silver thread. Daenerys realises that the tapestry depicts the world prior to the Doom cataclysm - there is no [[Smoking Sea]] and the [[Valyrian peninsula]] is not yet an island. [[Astapor]], [[Yunkai]] and Meereen are three silver stars beside the blue of [[Slaver's Bay]].
While visiting [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in [[Meereen]] the merchant prince [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] gifts her with a tapestry that has been in his family vaults since before the [[Doom]] that took Valyria {{ref|aDwD|16}}. Xaro uses it in his attempt to persuade her to abandon [[Meereen]] and travel by sea to [[Westeros]].  
 
  
[[Dany]] stood by Xaro’s side and examined the tapestry when it was unrolled; it is old, dusty, faded... and huge. It is beautiful and covers half the floor. The seas are a blue silk sea; the lands are green, the mountains black and brown. Cites are shown as stars in gold or silver thread. Daenerys realises that the tapestry depicts the world prior to the [[Doom]] cataclysm - there is no [[Smoking Sea]]; [[Valyria]] is not yet an island. [[Astapor]], [[Yunkai]] and [[Meereen]] are three silver stars beside the blue of [[Slaver's Bay]].
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After failing to convince Daenerys, Xaro threatens her and she tells him to leave - but he neglects to take the tapestry with him. Daenerys then seats herself upon her ebon bench and gazes across the blue silk sea to Westeros, silently vowing to herself, "One day".  
  
After failing to convince [[Dany]] Xaro threatens her and she tells him to leave - but he neglects to take the tapestry with him. Dany then seats herself upon her ebon bench and gazes across the blue silk sea to [[Westeros]], silently vowing to herself ''"One Day"''.
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In Meereen, inside the heart of the [[Great Pyramid]], on the walls of the King [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]’s apartments, there are priceless tapestries.  The tapestries are ancient and much faded and depict the glory of the [[Ghiscari Empire]]. The largest of them show the last survivors of a defeated [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrian]] army passing beneath the yoke and being chained.{{Ref|aDwD|67}} After slaying the pit fighter [[Khrazz]] in the [[Heart (Great Pyramid)|heart]] of the [[Great Pyramid]] Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] finds Daenerys’s husband, Hizdahr zo Loraq, Fourteenth of His Noble Name, hiding behind one of these tapestries, whimpering, begging to be spared.   
 
 
In [[Meereen]], inside the heart of the [[Great Pyramid]], on the walls of the King [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]’s apartments, there are priceless tapestries.  The tapestries are ancient and much faded and depict the glory of the [[Ghiscari Empire]]. The largest of them show the last survivors of a defeated [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrian]] army passing beneath the yoke and being chained.{{Ref|aDwD|67}} After slaying the pit fighter [[Khrazz]] in the [[Heart (Great Pyramid)|heart]] of the [[Great Pyramid]] Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] finds Daenerys’s husband [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]], Fourteenth of His Noble Name, hiding behind one of these tapestries, whimpering, begging to be spared.   
 
 
 
[[Jaime]] observes that castle Darry’s walls are still bare. He recalls that [[Tyrion]] had pointed out the squares of darker stone where the tapestries hand once hung. Ser Rymun could remove the hangings but not the marks they’d left. Jaime reveals that Tyrion slipped a handful of [[currency|stags]] to one of Darry’s serving men for the key to the cellar where the missing tapestries were hidden. Tyrion showed them to Jaime by light of a candle.
 
  
 
==Quotes==  
 
==Quotes==  
{{Quote|He went but left his world behind.{{ref|aDwD|16}}}} - [[Daenerys]]’s thoughts after [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] left her presence - he neglected to take his family’s ancient tapestry map of the world with him.
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{{Quote|He went but left his world behind.{{ref|aDwD|16}}}} - [[Daenerys Targaryen]]’s thoughts after [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] leaves her presence and neglects to take his family’s ancient tapestry map of the world with him
  
  
{{Quote|Hanged, Ami. [[Merrett Frey |Your father]] was not a tapestry.{{ref|aFfC|30}}}} - [[Mariya Darry]], correcting her daughter’s bad grammar.
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{{Quote|'''Amerei''': [[Brotherhood without banners|Outlaws]] killed him. [[Merrett Frey|Father]] had only gone out to ransom [[Petyr Frey|Petyr Pimple]]. He brought them the gold they asked for, but they hung him anyway.<br>
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'''Mariya''': Hanged, Ami. Your father was not a tapestry.{{ref|aFfC|30}}}} - [[Amerei Frey]] and [[Mariya Darry]]
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
 
{{references}}
 
{{references}}

Revision as of 14:41, 13 August 2014

A tapestry hangs on the wall behind Grand Maester Pycelle - by Tiziano Baracchi. © Fantasy Flight Games

Tapestry is a form of textile art in Westeros and Essos.

About

Tapestry is a heavy woven textile with intricate designs suitable for wall-hangings. Presumably, it is traditionally woven on a vertical, or floor loom, as it is in our world.

It is likely that the tapestry weavers use fabric such as linen or cotton or wool. Threads may include silk, gold, silver[1] and perhaps other alternatives. Tapestries have been in existence for a long time, some are ancient.[2] It is likely that they are very valuable, it is mentioned in A Dance with Dragons that some tapestries are considered priceless.[2]

Tapestries can be very ornate, for example, depicting the stories of great battles, events or famous people. Westerosi noble houses have tapestries portraying their family histories that remain in their families for generations, hence some of them having a worn appearance. Many tapestries are likely considered treasured family heirlooms. They are also useful ways of paying homage to and remembering prideful histories down the generations. They serve as a subtle reminder as to who their heroes and adversaries really are.

In Essos the Norvoshi are known as masters at creating fine tapestries that are renowned the world over. The Free City of Qohor is known for its fine tapestries.

According to legend, the Grey King's Hall had been warmed by Nagga's living fire and on the walls hung tapestries made of silver seaweed.

Mobility

Unlike murals or other fixed forms of art tapestries are not tied to the architecture, a tapestry may be removed from a wall and rolled up for transport to another location, or storage. Xaro Xhoan Daxos is easily able to take an old large tapestry by ship from Qarth to Meereen; it takes four Qartheen sailors to bear it rolled on their shoulders to be delivered to Queen Daenerys Targaryen.

A tapestry may depict people, events or times that are now out of favour under the current regime. In that case the important but offending tapestry can merely be stored away if need be - instead of having to be destroyed.

For example, when King Robert Baratheon's entourage travels north to Winterfell, they stay at Castle Darry both en route and returning. The Darrys were known Targaryen loyalists. On the northbound, Tyrion Lannister discovers tapestries, woven portraits of all the Targaryen kings which had been taken down by House Darry and hidden away in the cellars for the duration of Robert's visit. This is indicates that despite the fall of House Targaryen and despite the loss of half their lands, most of their wealth, and almost all their power, House Darry remains quietly steadfast in their loyalty to House Targaryen by the retention and display of these tapestries in the privacy of their own domain.

Known tapestries

Westeros

Essos

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

When King Robert Baratheon's entourage travels north to offer the position of Hand of the King to Lord Eddard Stark, they stay at Castle Darry both en route and returning. On the northbound stop, Tyrion Lannister discovers tapestries depicting the Targaryen kings which had been taken down by House Darry and hidden away in the cellars for the duration King Robert's visit.

The exiled Viserys Targaryen is aware that the Darrys are still displaying Targaryen tapestries fifteen years after Robert's Rebellion.

A Feast for Crows

Ser Arys Oakheart recalls that there is a tapestry of Lord Edgerran Oakheart at Old Oak depicting him sitting with a hundred Dornishmen’s heads piled around his feet. There is also tapestry depicting a member of the Kingsguard, Ser Olyvar Oakheart, all in white dying beside King Daeron I Targaryen in Dorne. Arys thinks of Alester Oakheart and the Oakheart tradition of killing Dornishmen. He recalls that there is a tapestry at Old Oak depicting Alester in the Prince's Pass, blowing a warhorn.[4]

After the Battle of the Shield Islands, Lucas Codd and Quellon Humble tear Lord Humfrey Hewett's tapestries from his hall’s wall to serve as cloaks.

Cersei Lannister mentions that she received a letter from Petyr Baelish beseeching her to ship him some old tapestries’ of Robert’s. Later Petyr mentions to Sansa Stark that Cersei is sending him some splendid tapestries.

Jaime Lannister observes that Castle Darry’s walls are still bare. He recalls that Tyrion had pointed out the squares of darker stone where the tapestries hand once hung. Ser Raymun Darry could remove the hangings but not the marks they had left. Jaime reveals that Tyrion slipped a handful of stags to one of Darry’s serving men for the key to the cellar where the missing tapestries were hidden. Tyrion showed them to Jaime by light of a candle.

A Dance with Dragons

While visiting Daenerys Targaryen in Meereen the merchant prince Xaro Xhoan Daxos gifts her with a tapestry that has been in his family vaults since before the Doom that took Valyria.[1] Xaro uses it in his attempt to persuade her to abandon Meereen and travel by sea to Westeros.

Daenerys stands by Xaro’s side and examines the tapestry when it is unrolled. Old, dusty, and faded, it is beautiful and covers half the floor. The seas are a blue silk sea, the lands are green, and the mountains black and brown. Cities are shown as stars in gold or silver thread. Daenerys realises that the tapestry depicts the world prior to the Doom cataclysm - there is no Smoking Sea and the Valyrian peninsula is not yet an island. Astapor, Yunkai and Meereen are three silver stars beside the blue of Slaver's Bay.

After failing to convince Daenerys, Xaro threatens her and she tells him to leave - but he neglects to take the tapestry with him. Daenerys then seats herself upon her ebon bench and gazes across the blue silk sea to Westeros, silently vowing to herself, "One day".

In Meereen, inside the heart of the Great Pyramid, on the walls of the King Hizdahr zo Loraq’s apartments, there are priceless tapestries. The tapestries are ancient and much faded and depict the glory of the Ghiscari Empire. The largest of them show the last survivors of a defeated Valyrian army passing beneath the yoke and being chained.[2] After slaying the pit fighter Khrazz in the heart of the Great Pyramid Ser Barristan Selmy finds Daenerys’s husband, Hizdahr zo Loraq, Fourteenth of His Noble Name, hiding behind one of these tapestries, whimpering, begging to be spared.

Quotes

He went but left his world behind.[1]

- Daenerys Targaryen’s thoughts after Xaro Xhoan Daxos leaves her presence and neglects to take his family’s ancient tapestry map of the world with him


Amerei: Outlaws killed him. Father had only gone out to ransom Petyr Pimple. He brought them the gold they asked for, but they hung him anyway.
Mariya: Hanged, Ami. Your father was not a tapestry.[5]

- Amerei Frey and Mariya Darry

References and Notes