Touch of Tapestry

Amaryllis

Jeux Galants

This is one of the famous scenes inspired by the gallant countryside compositions by Fragonard (1732-1806). This scene full of wit, vitality and charm, is representative of the period style.

Ellora Tassels

Tassel @ 9". Suited to Tapestries 40" length and over. However cord can be wrapped around rod to shorten. If purchasing more than one set of a different color, check out the first tassel set, then click "continue shopping" and revisit the product listing, then choose the second set.

The Lion

Inspired by an original design of distinguished artists William Morris and Edward Burne Jones. The Lion is part of a larger design called "The Forest".

El Greco Trinidad

This Christian religious tapestry is inspired by the artwork of a Spanish painter from (1577). It is presently displayed in the museum El Padro in Madrid.

L' Escarpolette (The Swing)

In 1767, the painter Doyen got an order from a courier to paint his mistress on a swing, pushed by a bishop, the lord himself hidden in the trees and watching his lady's petticoats. Doyen, scandalized by this, recommended Fragonard who was best known for his paintings of gallant scenes.

Fleurs D'Iris

This tapestry is inspired on a watercolor decorated with gold leaves. This Indian painting was created around 1635.

Hands and Horses

This tapestry was designed from a fragment that dates from 24000 years ago and can be seen in the cave of Pech Merle in France

Genevieve (Guenievre)

The cult of chivalry reaches its peak during the 15th century. The powerful courts organized tournaments where knights, in gilded armors, held oriflammes made of painted damask silk. These knighthoods took an oath to defend the crown, defend the Cross, protect the helpless, respect women, and to lead an irreproachable life.

Verdure Hautil

Inspired by tapestries woven at the beginning of the 18th century at the Royal Manufacture of Beauvais. These tapestries with medallions were generally used to decorate royal or bourgeois mansions. They are a particular feature of the Beauvais production .