Old tapestry

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Medieval tapestry, ladies embroidering

A MILLE FLEURS TAPESTRY WITH A UNICORN AND A STAG IN A FIELD OF FLOWERS

This tapestry fragment depicts a shepherd couple entertaining themselves with music, while three sheep from their flock graze behind them in the flower-covered background. The shepherdess, seen at the left, holds up a sheet of music as she sings:Chantons sur lerbette Let's sing, on the grass,Avec ta musette with your bagpipe,Quelque note double a tune for two

Photo by Paul Massey Check out this embroidered upholstered chair layered in front of a tapestry at Château de Sully, the French Home of Duchesse de Magenta. This takes print on print to a grand level. The grandiose chateau was originally featured in the October 2015 issue of UK House & Garden. GET THE LOOK 18th C

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