Records attempt at ornamental fabric? (8)

I believe the answer is:

tapestry

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'ornamental fabric?' is the definition.
'tapestry' can be an answer for 'fabric?' (tapestry is a kind of fabric). I'm not sure about the 'ornamental' bit.

'records attempt' is the wordplay.
'records' becomes 'tapes' (taping is a kind of recording).
'attempt' becomes 'try' (synonyms).
'tapes'+'try'='TAPESTRY'

'at' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tapestry that I've seen before include "Heavy ornamental fabric" , "Party set (anag)" , "Woven wall-hanging" , "Decorative hanging" , "a picture on the wall" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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