Woven at the beginning of the 16th Century, this tapestry was produced in the Loire Valley in France. It forms part of a set of three tapestries known as the Noble Pastorale which depicts the pleasures and labours of the field.
Here a piper is playing while two richly-dressed dancing couples are taking a recreation from their labours with the sheep, having hung their shepherd poles on the branches of the tree on the right. The subject is set against a beautiful mille-fleurs (thousand flowers) background, dotted with birds and animals, a style of decoration popular in tapestries of this medieval period, thought to have been inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on fte days.
Woven at the beginning of the 16th Century, this tapestry was produced in the Loire Valley in France. It forms part of a set of three tapestries known as the Noble Pastorale which depicts the pleasures and labours of the field.
Here a piper is playing while two richly-dressed dancing couples are taking a recreation from their labours with the sheep, having hung their shepherd poles on the branches of the tree on the right. The subject is set against a beautiful mille-fleurs (thousand flowers) background, dotted with birds and animals, a style of decoration popular in tapestries of this medieval period, thought to have been inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on fte days.
The coats of arms at the top of the tapestry are probably those of Thomas Bohier (d.1523), Chamberlain of the King of France, and his wife Catherine Briconnet (d.1526), who commissioned the tapestry to be woven, and who also built the beautiful Chteau de Chenonceau in France. The tapestry set was acquired by Le Louvre Museum in Paris in 1950.
Silk screened tapestries are also known as serigraphic tapestries. Each silk-screened tapestry is serigraphed onto irregularly woven fabric (wool, cotton or linen). Considerable labour is required with this process, including hand-painting to finish the details. Silk screen tapestries appear antiqued and aged giving them the look and feel of tapestries that hang in museums today. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice.
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La Danse Medieval Tapestry - 3'8" x 6'7" (112 x 200 cm) - Last Piece Remaining!
3'8" x 6'7" (112 x 200 cm)
Special Price$715.00Regular Price$1,195.00
Woven at the beginning of the 16th Century, this tapestry was produced in the Loire Valley in France. It forms part of a set of three tapestries known as the Noble Pastorale which depicts the pleasures and labours of the field.
Here a piper is playing while two richly-dressed dancing couples are taking a recreation from their labours with the sheep, having hung their shepherd poles on the branches of the tree on the right. The subject is set against a beautiful mille-fleurs (thousand flowers) background, dotted with birds and animals, a style of decoration popular in tapestries of this medieval period, thought to have been inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on fte days.
The coats of arms at the top of the tapestry are probably those of Thomas Bohier (d.1523), Chamberlain of the King of France, and his wife Catherine Briconnet (d.1526), who commissioned the tapestry to be woven, and who also built the beautiful Chteau de Chenonceau in France. The tapestry set was acquired by Le Louvre Museum in Paris in 1950.
Silk screened tapestries are also known as serigraphic tapestries. Each silk-screened tapestry is serigraphed onto irregularly woven fabric (wool, cotton or linen). Considerable labour is required with this process, including hand-painting to finish the details. Silk screen tapestries appear antiqued and aged giving them the look and feel of tapestries that hang in museums today. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice.
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About Heirloom Fabrics - The Chateau Collection
The Chateau Collection is presented as a unique collection of finely-woven tapestry fabrics, suitable for a wide variety of uses for interior furnishing, including curtains and upholstery, as well as other decorative accessories.
Produced in the traditional weaving regions of Europe, these fine quality furnishing fabrics are woven on Jacquard looms by silled craftsmen using carefully selected yarns, creating attractive textures in authenic colours.
Styles span an extensive historical period, from the great Bayeux Tapestry of the 11th Century, through the Medieval and Renaissance eras of the later periods, to the English 'Arts & Crafts' designs of the late 19th Century.
Inspired from the past, woven for the present, these richly-textured fabrics will provide a luxurious warmth and finesse to complement the interior decoration of any property, whether period or contemporary, for the most discerning of clients around the world.
The black bar part of the hanging rods are telescopic and will fit any tapestry widths that fall within the size range specified. For example, if your tapestry was 90cm wide you would need a Size 2 hanging rod. Note: The hanging rod can be slid in or out to show as little or as much of the black bar as you would like.
Stock Availability
1,000s of tapestries & pillows in stock in our European warehouse ready for shipping across USA & Worldwide. Although we normally hold everything in stock for quick delivery, sometimes items that are shown online for purchase aren't in stock ready for quick despatch.
Checking an item is in stock
If you are ordering for a specific event or special occasion or simply need it to arrive by a particular date please email us on [email protected] or call us on 1-800-699-6836quoting the SKU reference and the date you need delivery by. We will quickly let you know if your desired item(s) is available within the timeframe given.
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