Joanna (prioress of Lothen)

Joanna (prioress of Lothen), a twelfth century nun, was the prioress of the monastery of Lothen in Germany.^[1]

Joanna is remembered for her tapestry work.^[2] Around the year 1200, Joanna, along with two of her nuns named Alheidis and Reglindis, wove a series of tapestries.^[3] The tapestries were well regarded, and have been described as brilliant.^[3] The scenes depicted in the tapestry tell the story of the monastery's tumultuous history.^[1]