Tapestries :: Medieval :: Lady with the Unicorn

Medieval tapestries are the creation of European weavers who have been weaving these textiles for centuries. Medieval tapestries date back to the renaissance and Arts and Crafts periods. Medieval tapestries have been woven on a plush fabric for hundreds of years in diverse cultures. Medieval tapestries make excellent wall hangings and are unique and decorative gifts for collectors especially the series of Bayeaux tapestries, from the French revolution. French medieval weavers are the first to have brought this craft to fruition. French tapestries are made from rich fabrics and the finest yarn. Antique tapestries will one day make a unique and valuable heirloom for your family to pass along to their families.

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Medieval tapestries date back centuries and include some of the best-known works such as the 'Lady with the Unicorn' series. The Lady with the Unicorn series was woven at the turn of the 15th century in the Loire valley. It has been estimated that 15,000 people were employed in the craft at this time. Many were itinerant and passed their skills from father to son. Their charming 'mille fleurs' scenes had backgrounds of small local flowers, perhaps inspired by the practice of strewing roadways with flowers on local fete days. Medieval tapestries provide years of lasting quality with a very personal appeal. Antique tapestries or a French tapestry are fabulous creative expressions and create a decorative display in almost every home setting.

Medieval weavers extracted their dyes from plants and insects in a range of less than twenty colors. Medieval tapestries in your home bring a rich interior beauty and contain a vast amount of interesting history. Buy online through the Internet and add your French tapestry as a compliment your personal home decor. Also available are a wide variety of accessories, including tassels and hangers to help you display your magnificent antique tapestry.