I was in Paris some ten years ago and saw a beautiful tapestry fabric on a room divider--books on bookshelves. As I'm a writer too, I wanted enough to make one myself. Went in and after 45 minutes--they didn't speak English, I didn't speak French--ordered 3.5 meters. $950!!! It was made in Monaco and had to be shipped, adding postage and more duty.
I've done without it and told the tale many times.
Sandy