How to Browse the Collection

Containing over 10,000 swatches, Tapestry's database is searchable by keywords. The default home screen for Tapestry displays swatches randomly. On the home screen, begin by scrolling through images or by conducting a search.

How to Search the Collection

Each swatch is cataloged according to its date of manufacture, manufacturer name and location of origin, as well as motif (e.g., fruit, stripes), motif category (e.g., floral, geometric), colors and more. An example of a keyword search: red, berry.

Work first from the broadest possible terms, like colors. Then try combinations that yield desirable results.

Think of variations: if searching for a country, check potential variations (England, Ireland, UK).

Begin small: if looking for a green floral motif, start with the word green. Depending on how data was logged, "lime" may not be entered as "lime green."

Searches matching these and other categories will filter swatches according to the keywords entered in the "Search" box.

How to Use Images

Clicking on a thumbnail will provide all details of a given swatch. Scrolling down will provide more information about that record. Clicking on an image again will display the image in the highest available resolution.

How to Share Information

Clicking on the text email link takes advantage of your device's native email client to send email with links to the page to a friend or colleague. Below each image is a full range of social media sharing options, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and email.

How to Contact Us

To learn more about the Tapestry project and opportunities available to scholars, educators, and industry professionals, email thedesigncenter@jefferson.edu or call 215-951-2860.

The Design Center at Thomas Jefferson University is located on the East Falls campus at 4200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.