Oudenaarde is a municipality located in the East Flanders province of Belgium.
Famous for its tapestry production, particularly in the 15th to 18th centuries, and notably during the 16th century, Oudenaarde earned a reputation as a significant center for this craft. The town’s name, translating to “old field,” has left its mark in the English language with the now obsolete term “outnal,” referring to a type of brown linen thread.