Putin built his power on a thick tapestry of lies, promises, fear and charisma.

She knew nothing of what was passing in the salon; the double portieres of thick tapestry deadened all sounds.

With every word he seemed to be growing in confidence again, weaving his own thick tapestry of persuasive sound.

The deception was further increased by the two living-rooms being first wainscoted and then hung with thick tapestry; while the lobby was bare.

Two neighborhood kids were sitting on the rail in front of her, leaning against a thick tapestry of jasmine vines that scrabbled to the roof.

Thick tapestries warm the stone walls, and the wooden beams above are gilded and brightly painted.

Having slept hardly an hour, she heard shrill cries behind the doors and the thick tapestries of her chamber.