1,000 workers on tapestry restoration
Approximately 1,000 workers were employed during the restoration of the Cathedral's Flemish tapestries in Brussels.
Snapshot · Jon Mallia Podcast
IL-KAVALLIERI KELLHOM EGO KBIR | Tonio Mallia
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Jul 6, 2026
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L-Arazzi
At 8:40 · chapter starts 5:43
The conversation turns to one of the Cathedral's most prized possessions: a set of 14 Flemish tapestries donated by Grand Master Ramon Perellos, depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Evangelists. [1] — Tonio Mallia "The Cathedral's 14 Flemish tapestries — some of the largest in the world — were in Brussels for five years of restoration. Around 1,000 wor…" 05:43 Tonio explains that these tapestries — produced in Brussels by Flemish weavers, the finest in the world — are among the largest and most complex ever created. Their restoration was sent to Brussels, where approximately 1,000 workers spent five years meticulously repairing the works. Each tapestry had to be tackled methodically, with the team developing specific techniques as they went. The scale and cost of this undertaking underscores just how significant these objects are and how seriously the Foundation treats its stewardship responsibilities.
The Flemish Tapestries: 5 Years of Restoration, 1,000 Workers
The Cathedral's 14 Flemish tapestries — some of the largest in the world — were in Brussels for five years of restoration. Around 1,000 workers were involved, using techniques developed specifically for these pieces.
Tapestries restored over 5 years
The Cathedral's set of 14 Flemish tapestries, among the largest tapestry sets of their kind, required five years of restoration in Brussels.
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