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The Middle Ages encompass one of the most exciting periods in English History. One of the most important historical events of the Medieval era is the Bayeux Tapestry which celebrated the history and the story of William the Conqueror, the Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings.  The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most important illustrated works which have survived from the Middle Ages.

The Bayeux Tapestry 1066 consists of 626 humans, 55 dogs, 202 horses, 41 ships, 49 trees, almost 2000 Latin words, over 500 mythical and non mythical creatures such as birds and dragons. At least 8 colours of yarn are discernible. It is approximately 70 metres long and half a metre wide.

During the Middle Ages tapestries often depicted scenes from everyday life, and at times were used to illustrate stories, fables and myths. There are a number of recurring themes seen in work from this time, including mythical beasts, glorification of battles and the celebration of great families and dynasties. In addition the decorative elements of medieval wall tapestries often appear time and again, the most distinctive of these being Mille Fleurs.
 

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DUE TO THE WEAVING PROCESS, SIZES GIVEN ARE APPROXIMATE

Superb wide tapestry showing part of the Bayeux Tapestry - The Norman Horsemen.

Mostly woven cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 25" x 75" (65cm x 190cm) £118.00

This section of the Bayeux tapestry depicts Mont St Michael on an uncultivated hill at the top of the tapestry, whilst the estuary is clearly shown in the foreground (bottom right).

Mostly woven cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Smaller size usually in stock

Size Options: 17" x 32" (44cm x 84cm) £79.00 25" x 48" (64cm x 121cm) £168.00 34" x 65" (86cm x 165cm) £244.00

Inspired by Galathea's Triumph. Raffeallo Sanzio's fresco (1512) Rome, Villa Farnesina

Woven in Italy - Cotton, viscose and acrylic blend Fully lined with a rod tunnel Woven to order

Size Options: 32" x 22" (82cm x 56cm) £144.00

This very fine tapestry of the medieval type with a so-called "Mille Fleurs" background forms part of a set of seven on the subject of seignorial life (Bath, Concert, Reading, Departure of the Hunters, Walking, Embroidering and Pretty Speech). It represents the favorite pastimes of noblemen and their ladies around 1500.

Mostly woven cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 19.5" x 37" (49cm x 93cm) £62.00

This tapestry dates from circa 1450.  The lady shows her favour to one suitor whilst excluding the other.

Woven in Belgium- heavy cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Woven to order

Size Options: 30" x 37" (77cm x 94cm) £124.00

Woven circa 1520 by Pieter van Aeist, a Flemish master weaver in Brussels, most likely for the French market where mille-fleur designs were popular.

Heavy yarns mostly cotton Fully lined with a rod tunnel Woven to order

Size Options: 39" x 55" (100cm x 140cm) £255.00 63" x 80" (160cm x 203cm) £465.00

A beautiful reproduction of a 15th Century tapestry today housed in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The original shows two scenes; gathering the grapes and crushing or pressing the grapes. In this piece we see the full panel. Tapestry has a lovely leaf scroll border. Detailing is excellent and the colours are rich and vibrant - superb!

Mostly cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 30" x 70" (77cm x 178cm) £124.00

As above description.  This tapestry shows the pressing of the grapes.

Mostly cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 30" x 37" (77cm x 94cm) £74.00

As description above.  This tapestry shows the gathering of the grapes.

Mostly cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 30" x 37" (77cm x 94cm) £74.00

This tapestry was probably woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press, on a Mille Fleurs background, hangs in the Cluny Museum in Paris.  With a discreet, blended border.

Woven in France - mostly cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel usually in stock

Size Options: 18" x 36.5" (46cm x 92cm) £68.00

This tapestry was probably woven in Tournai in the 15th century. This remarkable representation of the grape gathering and the wine press, on a Mille Fleurs background, hangs in the Cluny Museum in Paris.  With a matching, vibrant red border.

Woven in Belgium - mostly cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 18" x 27" (46cm x 69cm) £68.00 25" x 39" (63cm x 99cm) £94.00 37" x 54" (94cm x 137cm) £178.00

This magnificent medieval wall hanging depicts a group of musicians playing in the woods.  The colours are vibrant and the weave is textured to give depth and movement.

Very heavy cotton yarns Fully lined with a rod tunnel Usually in stock

Size Options: 64.5" x 60.5" (164cm x 154cm) £220.00