Copies of a tapestry (4)
I believe the answer is:
apes
'copies' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')
'of a tapestry' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'APES' is hidden within 'tapestry'.
(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Mimics like primates" , "Zoo animals" , "Parrots" , "Imitates in every aspect" , "Copies the primates?" .)