Expert: Angela - 1/18/2010

Question
So I`m living in Belgium for a bit, and on my wanders I`ve come across places that sell tapestries, which alledgedly is a trademark of belgium.
I`ve become especially attached to one done of Klimt`s `The Kiss` but I`m hesitating only because I know absolutely nothing about tapestries. I don`t even know if you`re the right person to ask, but can you give me any kind of primer on what I should be looking for? The kind of threads (she said it was cotton and the gold accents were silk), the kinds of stitches, what the edges should look like (of the tapestry itself, that is) etc.? Markers of quality, essentially. The condition of the edges especially, since it almost looks on this one like when you sew a pillow and you`re turning it 'right side out' except you haven`t pushed the corner out properly so it`s not exactly sharp.  
I apologise for the vagueness, but if you can give me any advice at all, I would be very much appreciative!!
Thanks

Answer
Hello, Andrea

I'm actually the wrong person to ask this question to.  I have only stitched about 3 needlepoint projects (or tapestries) in my lifetime, and that was a very long time ago.

My apologies for not being able to assist you in your question.

Sincerely,

Angela