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The Middle Ages saw the beginning of early tapestry decoration and where wall hanging emerged as an authentic form of decorative art in the home The Gothic style of Medieval tapestry has always prevailed with decorations of flowers, religious subjects and mythical creatures
Full of mystique and beauty, the Lady and the Unicorn series are among the best examples of medieval tapestry in existence Many interpretations have been put forward through the ages, but there is no definite explanation as to the mystery behind the Lady and the Unicorn
For centuries people have searched for ways of expressing their faith through the arts and tapestry is one method of providing a vehicle for their inspiration The passion for art, entwined with the spirituality of religion has ensured these works have retained their popularity from the middle ages to the present day
Pre-Columbian America
It was the Andean Indian cultures of ancient Peru who produced the most accomplished weaving in pre-Columbian America The technique of Tapestry weaving among these peoples dates back to the beginning of the Christian Era, and was well established by the 6th and 7th century
Some of the most detailed and exquisite tapestry in the world was produced at the Gobelins Factory in Paris exclusively for royal palaces During the seventeenth and eighteenth century the factory was at the height of production and it was at a time when the world looked to France for artistic inspiration
William Morris is one of Britain’s most prolific textile designers with a talent in every area he managed to influence A multi skilled designer with a appreciation of beautiful things, he developed a design portfolio that encompasses many genres in the applied arts
It is difficult to put an exact date on when and where the art of tapestry originated as the surviving evidence is both rare and fragmented (true tapestries include various primitive textiles woven on the rudest of early looms) However, the evidence we do have indicates that the earliest known tapestry weaving was worked in linen by the Ancient Egyptians between the period 1483 and 1411 BC
One of the oldest and most unique tapestries in the world is the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry It stretches to more than 70 metres long and depicts the story of the events leading to William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066 and the Battle of Hastings
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