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An allegorical millefleurs tapestry with animals, made in Flanders, c.1530-45; the unicorn represents either Christ or the Virgin Mary; the three rosebushes allude the the Trinity; the dog and falcon symbolise Satan or other evil forces. (Minneapolis Institute of Arts) Heraldic Beasts, Trinity God, Sculpture Textile, Castle Painting, Father Son And Holy Spirit, Medieval Paintings, Medieval Tapestry, Historical Objects, Late Middle Ages

Millefleurs (thousand-flower) tapestries became popular in the late Middle Ages. Some contained flowers only; others, like this one, included animals and birds. Pictured here are common animals such as deer and rabbits as well as exotic creatures like the lion, leopard, and unicorn. They are symbolic as well as decorative. The unicorn, for example, represents either Christ or the Virgin Mary. The three clumps of rosebushes forming a triangle, allude to the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and…

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John Robshaw Hand Painted Elephant Tapestry | AnthroLiving Printed Fabric Sofa, Tiger Tapestry, Painted Elephant, Hand Painted Pillows, Elephant Tapestry, Painted Horse, Diy Anniversary Gift, Printed Sofa, John Robshaw

Style No. 65822934; Color Code: 095 Please note this item is final sale. Half the fun of traveling in India is that I never quite know what I will find, like these regal vintage treasures from an anonymous studio in Jaipur, India, hand-painted using mineral pigments. Please keep buying them as I can't stop collecting them. John Robshaw's vibrant, exotic homewares are inspired by traditional block-printing techniques, which he studied for years alongside local artisans in Central and…

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Morris and Morris Tapestry from the Arts and Crafts Movement. A design movement from 1860 to 1910. It stood for traditional craftsmanship using romantic,medieval and folk styles of decoration. It was a reaction against industry at the time. William Morris Wallpaper, Morris Design, Morris Wallpapers, William Morris Art, William Morris Designs, Flowers Illustration, Design Movements, Pre Raphaelite, Textile Designer

Morris and Morris Tapestry from the Arts and Crafts Movement. A design movement from 1860 to 1910. It stood for traditional craftsmanship using romantic,medieval and folk styles of decoration. It was a reaction against industry at the time.

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