“Tapestry refers to a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom, that combines different threads or colors to create intricate and decorative patterns. This art form has historical significance, often used to depict stories, events, or scenes. Metaphorically, the term can be extended to describe a complex and interconnected blend of elements or experiences, much like the woven threads in a tapestry.”
Sample Sentences:
- The medieval castle featured beautiful tapestries depicting legendary battles.
- Her life was a tapestry of joy, sorrow, and unexpected twists.
- The museum showcased a remarkable tapestry portraying the cultural heritage of the region.
- The author skillfully wove together a tapestry of emotions in her novel.
- The city’s history is like a tapestry, with each era leaving its unique mark.
- The artist spent months creating a tapestry that captured the essence of nature.
- The royal court commissioned a grand tapestry to commemorate the monarch’s achievements.
- The tapestry of friendship is strengthened by shared experiences and understanding.
- The political landscape is a tapestry of ideologies, parties, and diverse opinions.
- The concert was a tapestry of musical genres, appealing to a wide audience.
Synonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Weave – Menyulam
- Textile – Tekstil
- Fabric – Kain
- Embroidery – Sulaman
- Mural – Lukisan dinding
- Composition – Komposisi
- Montage – Montase
- Collage – Kolase
- Intertwine – Melibatkan
- Intermingle – Bercampur
Antonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Unravel – Mengurai
- Disarray – Kekacauan
- Disentangle – Membuka simpul
- Untangle – Melepaskan simpul
- Separate – Memisahkan
- Divide – Membagi
- Unweave – Membongkar sulaman
- Scatter – Menyebar
- Disjoin – Memisahkan
- Unravel – Mengurai
Derived Words (English – Indonesian):
- Tapestried – Berhias tapestri
- Tapestrist – Pemintal tapestri
- Tapestries – Tapestri
- Tapestried – Berhias tapestri
Related Words (English – Indonesian):
- Loom – Mesin tenun
- Warp – Benang pakan
- Weft – Benang pakan
- Artistry – Keahlian seni
- Craftsmanship – Keterampilan kerajinan tangan
Phrasal Verbs (English – Indonesian):
- Weave in – Menyelipkan
- Bring together – Menggabungkan
- Spin out – Membuat sesuatu dengan panjang dan rumit
- Work into – Menyelipkan atau mencampurkan dengan hati-hati
Common Expressions (English – Indonesian):
- “Weaving a tapestry of memories” – “Menyusun tapestri kenangan”
- “In the fabric of society” – “Dalam struktur masyarakat”
- “Threads of destiny” – “Benang takdir”
- “Woven into the fabric of life” – “Disusun dalam jalinan kehidupan”
Related Idioms (English – Indonesian):
- “Cut from the same cloth” – “Potong dari kain yang sama”
- “Tangled web” – “Jaringan yang rumit”
- “Hang by a thread” – “Menggantung pada seutas benang”
- “The whole cloth” – “Kain utuh”
