The tapestry is worked in crewel embroidery using woollen yarns on a handwoven woollen background. Traditionally, linen plainweave is the preferred fabric for crewel embroidery. Examples include crewel and traditional Chinese and Japanese embroidery. The Deerfield Embroidery movement (1896-1926) revived interest in crewel embroidery. There are few other early crewel embroideries known. Their example spurred interest in crewel embroidery. Modern crewel wool is a fine, 2-ply or 1-ply yarn available in many different colours. The most likely influence was crewel embroidery, because of the similarity of the stitches. It is sometimes used in crewel embroidery, especially in its more modern derivatives. Other plainweaves suitable for crewel include denim, sailcloth, ticking, and organdy when worked in wool. Women may also have used designs from printed fabric for their crewel work. Patterns for crewel designs were obtained in a number of ways. Crewel embroidery was a pastime primarily in New England. Crewel wool has a long staple; it is fine and can be strongly twisted. Crewel bed-hangings provided both decoration and comfort, while serving as a status symbol.