Copy found in tapestry (3)
I believe the answer is:
ape
'copy' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')
'in tapestry' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'APE' can be found hidden inside 'tapestry'.
'found' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "Simulate" , "gorilla" , "Large primate" , "Closely follow" , "Imitate like primate" .)