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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, Father Son And Holy Spirit, Sculpture Textile, Castle Painting, 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, Hand Painted Pillows, Elephant Tapestry, Diy Anniversary Gift, Printed Sofa, John Robshaw, Elephant Painting, Creative Painting

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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