History of King Arthur Loom Woven Tapestry - (With Loops) 62 X 100 Cm (2'0" X 3'3") - Requires Rod Size 3

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This tapestry is inspired from an original by Wm Morris (1836-1896), the famous British artist and designer, who demonstrates a … Read more This tapestry is inspired from an original by Wm Morris (1836-1896), the famous British artist and designer, who demonstrates a strong interest in the medieval style in his designs. The theme is the Quest for the Unicorn by the Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur, with twelve of their shields depicted as hung up in the woods. William Morris was born in London on 24th march 1836. He was educated at Marlborough, and then at Exeter College, Oxford. Here he met his life-long friend Edward Burne-Jones. Both Morris and his friend developed a passion for the beauty of the middle ages. Later Morris and his colleagues founded a firm, Morris & Co, making beautifully designed curtains, rugs, tapestries and wall-papers. The original tapestry was commissioned for Stanmore Hall, and was woven around 1890 in wool and silk on a cotton warp.
This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging.

Composition: 95% cotton, 5% polyester
Finish on reverse: This tapestry is fully backed with luxury cotton lining incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging purposes. See less