In the Vineyard Loom Woven Tapestry - 60 X 106 Cm (2'0" X 3'6") - Requires Rod Size 3

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From a tapestry which was originally woven in the 15th Century, possibly from the Burgundy region of France, illustrating the … Read more From a tapestry which was originally woven in the 15th Century, possibly from the Burgundy region of France, illustrating the story of wine-making. In the Middle Ages, tapestries were almost exclusively commissioned by the nobility, yet they often featured scenes from everyday life including peasant activities. This tapestry depicts the harvesting of grapes on the right, and the treading of them into wine on the left. The story is set against a mille-fleurs (thousand flowers) background which was very popular in the 15th Century and was possibly inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on the ground on fte days. The lady in the front left-centre is about to dip a flagon into the barrel of newly made wine, while the richly dressed lord of the manor on the left is inspecting the labours of the peasants.
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