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Bayeux Tapestries - World famous Bayeux Tapestries are reproduced today by Belgian and French tapestry mills on their jacquard machines and then hand finished. These medieval arts tapestries - 11th century historical masterpieces such as Mathilde, Battle of Hastings, William the conqueror and Duke of Normandy are still available today as reproduction tapestries. The Bayeux tapestry is an embroidery that is roughly 20"tall and 230 ft long. It tells the story of the events leading upto and including the battle of Hastingson October 14th1066. The images have been reproduced in tapestries. The Bayeux Tapestry has preserved the glory of the Norman Conquest of England, and the drama of Harold of Wessex and Duke William of Normandy for over 900 years. Usually attributed to William's wife Matilda, the Bayeux Tapestry in fact was more likely commisioned by William's half-brother, Bishop Odo of Bayeux (also Earl of Kent), for display in the Bayeux Cathedral, which was consecrated just eleven years after Hastings. The 231-foot-long tapestry is a Norman document, but the style of the figures sewn in colored wools leads some scholars to believe that Englishmen from Canterbury actually stitched the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry was first mentioned in a 1476 inventory of the Bayeux Cathedral. In 1792, French revolutionaries used this historical tapestry as a wagon cover until it was rescued by a local lawyer. Scholars believe two missing panels at the end may have portrayed William on the throne of England. Save on Tapestries also welcomes you to explore our other tapestry collection such as tapestries or belgian tapestry wall hanging to accent the beauty of your home decor. We carry the largest selection of tapestry throws, tapestry handbags, tapestry bell pulls, tapestry runners and more. We are a leading wholesale tapestry source to interior designers, furniture, antique and drapery stores. All our tapestry cushions, tapestry bolsters, tapestry handbags and tapestry throws are woven in Europe. Our European tapestry wall hangings make great gifts for any occasion. They are gifts that you will be long remembered by. A European tapestry wall hanging will be cherished forever and will be an heirloom in the making. more info > >
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| Medieval tapestries  Medieval tapestries and medieval art wall hangings for interiors by Charlotte Home Furnishings your online tapestries store. Medieval tapestries and medieval art wall hangings- Medieval List, King Arthur at wholesale price to the trade. Medieval tapestries, medieval tapestry cushions, unicorn table runner or unicorn bell pull to decorate your office or home interiors in medieval period. Medieval Tapestries date back to the renaissance and Arts and Crafts periods. Medieval tapestries were woven on plush fabrics for hundreds of years by diverse cultures. Both ancient Egyptians and the Incas buried their dead in tapestry woven clothing. Important civic buildings of the Greek Empire, including the Parthenon, had walls covered with them. However, it was the French medieval weavers who brought the craft to fruition. Medieval tapestries and accessories are ideal to decorate your home or office with. Bring a touch of rich medieval history into your home or office. Unicorn tapestries, like the unicorn itself, are one of the marvels of the world, for in no other work of art anywhere is the pursuit and capture of this magical creature presented in such astonishing detail, with such command of pictorial verisimilitude and symbolic intention. In a duality not rare in the late middle ages, the imagery is secular and religious. The references to love, matrimonial fidelity and desire for progeny are understandable in an ensemble that may have celebrated a marriage. But the unicorn, at the same, is Christ, and the compositions reflect the Incarnation, the Passion, and the Resurrection. Gabriel, the angel of the Annunciation, is one of the hunters; the unicorn loses his fierceness in the lap of the Virgin Mary: and thorny crown encircles his horn and neck when he is slain; and then the glorious creature is miraculously alive again and chained to a pomegranate tree, simultaneously an image of the risen Christ and of lover-bridegroom secured by his adored lady. Our European tapestry wall hangings make great gifts for any occasion. They are gifts that you will be long remembered by. A European tapestry wall hanging will be cherished forever and will be a heirloom in the making. more info > >
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| Medieval Tapestries - Tapestry Wall Hangings with Medieval Pictures  Medieval Tapestries - Tapestry Wall Hangings with Medieval Pictures - large selection of medieval tapestries from different European manufactures.
The wall tapestries represented here depict medieval pictures of castles, pictures of knights and fair ladies.
One of their best selling medieval tapestries is the reproduction of The Accolade painting by Blair Edmund Leighton (Medieval Knighting Ceremony). more info >
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| York Monastery Solid Hardwood Gothic Bench  York Monastery Solid Hardwood Gothic Bench - Hand-carved solid hardwood antique replica - With spires that reach toward the heavens, this incredible, quality solid hardwood monks bench is a masterwork reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Both historic and functional, our high-backed exclusive bench with hand-carved Gothic rosette paneling provides seating for two and deep storage for items such as fine linens, books or treasures from a bygone era. more info > > >
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| Historic Mahogany Monk’s Bench  Historic Mahogany Monk’s Bench - Handcarved in solid mahogany to replicate - a 16th century antique - Our favorite English antique dealer agreed to have this stunning medieval Monk’s Bench reproduced for us complete with all its rich, handcarved details. Clergy members used it to store vestments before the advent of closets. Both stylish and functional, this heavyweight, high-back bench with carved panels, provides seating for two, and deep storage for items such as fine linens, books or treasures from a bygone era. For authentic character, it takes over two weeks to hand carve and hand-finish the solid mahogany to replicate the original antique. A Toscano exclusive. Compartment size is 48"W x 16"D x 13.75"H - Height of back from floor is 48" (50" including knobs)more info > > >
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| Crown Royale Hanging Pendant Lantern  Crown Royale Hanging Pendant Lantern - Embellish your castle hallways with this richly ornate, hand-tooled metal scrollwork pendant embellished with fleurs-de-lis and fitted with an elegant smoked glass insert. Our functional work of decorative art melds the arts of glass and embossed metal with a decorative bracket ready to hold your pillar candle. Candle not included. more info > > >
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| Fleur-de-Lis Gothic Metal Sconce  Fleur-de-Lis Gothic Metal Sconce - Make the manner in which you light the night as exceptional as the scene it illuminates! Functional and highly decorative, you'll appreciate this 15-lb., hand-forged iron sconce for its medieval design. Candles not included. more info > > >
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Medieval Tapestries at Fine Tapestries Medieval Tapestries at Fine Tapestries - Give a medieval look to your living room by welcoming these timeless tapestry artworks. Medieval category includes paintings that define the characteristic feature of that era. These paintings are credited to some of the finest artists, Paul Pannosian, Bill Saunders, John Collier, et al. These paintings give a rich look to your home décor. more info > >
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Crests & Court of Arms Tapestries Crests & Court of Arms Tapestries - Charlotte Home Furnishings is a leading distributor of European Crest tapestries wall hangings. Some of the most famouse crest tapestries are the Blason Copurt of Arms, Fato Prudentia Minor,Royal Arms of England and Heaume. Charlotte Home Furnishings is your source for wholesale tapestries. We sell wholesale to the trade such as interior designers, furniture and antique stores and medieval stores. Save on Tapestries also welcomes you to explore our other tapestry collection such as tapestries or belgian tapestry wall hanging to accent the beauty of your home décor. We carry the largest selection of tapestry throws, tapestry handbags, tapestry bell pulls, tapestry runners and more. We are a leading wholesale tapestry source to interior designers, furniture, antique and drapery stores. All our tapestry cushions, tapestry bolsters, tapestry handbags and tapestry throws are woven in Europe. Our European tapestry wall hangings make great gifts for any occasion. They are gifts that you will be long remembered by. A European tapestry wall hanging will be cherished forever and will be an heirloom in the making. more info > >
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Castles & Monuments Tapestries Castles & Monuments Tapestries - Charlotte Home Furnishings has the largest collection of Castle tapestries and tapestry wall hangings. Our famous castle tapestries are Chateau Bellevue, Verdure Au Chateau, Chambord castle , Chenonceau castle, Chateau Valencay and Chateau Azay-le-Rideau. Charlotte Home Furnishings has a vast selection of fine tapestry wall hangings from France, Belgium, Italy. We offer Free world wide shipping. We also sell pillows, tablecloths, bellpulls, table runners and more. Save on tapestries also has a wide range of medieval, floral, unicorn, romance and myth, city and country scenes, and many more for you to discover. more info > >
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Bayeux Tapestries Tapestries Bayeux Tapestries Tapestries - World famous Bayeux Tapestries are reproduced today by Belgian and French tapestry mills on their jacquard machines and then hand finished. These medieval arts tapestries - 11th century historical masterpieces such as Mathilde, Battle of Hastings, William the conqueror and Duke of Normandy are still available today as reproduction tapestries. The Bayeux tapestry is an embroidery that is roughly 20"tall and 230 ft long. It tells the story of the events leading upto and including the battle of Hastingson October 14th1066. The images have been reproduced in tapestries. The Bayeux Tapestry has preserved the glory of the Norman Conquest of England, and the drama of Harold of Wessex and Duke William of Normandy for over 900 years. Usually attributed to William's wife Matilda, the Bayeux Tapestry in fact was more likely commisioned by William's half-brother, Bishop Odo of Bayeux (also Earl of Kent), for display in the Bayeux Cathedral, which was consecrated just eleven years after Hastings. The 231-foot-long tapestry is a Norman document, but the style of the figures sewn in colored wools leads some scholars to believe that Englishmen from Canterbury actually stitched the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry was first mentioned in a 1476 inventory of the Bayeux Cathedral. In 1792, French revolutionaries used this historical tapestry as a wagon cover until it was rescued by a local lawyer. Scholars believe two missing panels at the end may have portrayed William on the throne of England. Save on Tapestries also welcomes you to explore our other tapestry collection such as tapestries or belgian tapestry wall hanging to accent the beauty of your home decor. We carry the largest selection of tapestry throws, tapestry handbags, tapestry bell pulls, tapestry runners and more. We are a leading wholesale tapestry source to interior designers, furniture, antique and drapery stores. All our tapestry cushions, tapestry bolsters, tapestry handbags and tapestry throws are woven in Europe. Our European tapestry wall hangings make great gifts for any occasion. They are gifts that you will be long remembered by. A European tapestry wall hanging will be cherished forever and will be an heirloom in the making. more info > >
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Medieval Decor and Ideas for Your Home
By Giorgina Devereaux
The Medieval era (from 476 AD to 1450 AD) was a time when furniture began to develop its modern features. At the time, the central focus of Medieval décor was textiles that were light, portable, and served multiple purposes. The textiles could be used as room dividers, wall hangings, and bed or floor coverings. The use of colorful fabrics brightened dark rooms with glassless windows that were deemed a necessity because it protected the house against the unkind weather.
Medieval furniture was mainly made of oak because it was readily available and durable. One of the most important pieces of Medieval furniture was the chest, which was originally made from hollow tree trunks banded with iron. A type of chest known as the hutch was used for containing household possessions while traveling, which also served as a seat, desk, table, and couch for sleeping. When not traveling, the hutch was simply used for storage purposes. Later on in the Medieval period, the buffet was used for storage in the dining hall.
With Medieval home decor and furnishings becoming popular, you will find that Medieval furniture replicas are in style. Decorating in the Medieval style is fun because of the choices of accessories, bright fabrics, and interesting lighting effects available.
For furniture, you can add metal hardware to give it a Medieval feel. Studs, brackets hinges, and handles can be bought in a variety of styles. You can also stencil the gothic arches, quatrefoils, fleur de lis, and other shapes using a bronze, silver leaf, or gold leaf finish on wood furniture or apply pre-cut wood designs in rich details, using a wood burner, or paint. Also, you may add wood molding onto edges of bookcases, benches, and tables using intricate wood moldings. A great way to dress up tables or chairs is to have them upholstered with brocade or tapestry cushions of your choice.
You can cover the walls using gorgeous tapestries in ancient heraldic designs, mille fleurs (a background with a pattern of flowers or plants), Medieval Brugges, Medieval tournaments, rabbits, crests, crowns, unicorns, scenery of daily Medieval life, great dynasties, mythical beasts, or hang a shield, armor, swords, or candle light sconces made from black metal. Medieval shields and wall crests have a great visual effect because of their stunning detail. Swords and other pole arms like halberds and maces draw attention to the wall because they are impressive and make great display items. You can hang swords crossed over doorways, in custom frames, fanned out as a collection, or even in an exhibit case. Also, you can hang a shield that has a family crest or historic symbol on larger walls as a way to coordinate themes and color. Another great touch is to create a glorious Medieval mural to add life to the room.
However, Medieval suits of armor make an even more dramatic decorative accessory. You can purchase replica pieces if you cannot afford to acquire a real antique suit of armor. Some replica pieces actually look like they could be from a museum. A knight makes a design statement when placed at a doorway entrance or foyer.
To give your walls that Medieval effect, you may paint them with bright designs or stencil gothic arches, quatrefoils, fleur de lis, and other shapes using a bronze, silver leaf, or gold leaf finish.
For window treatments, if you cannot afford stained glass, you can use a product called Gallery Glass to create a stained glass design. One way to do this is to apply this product onto a sheet of plexiglass and then place it against the window or hang it on rings that have suction cups. For curtains, you may purchase ones that have mille fleur patterns.
To accessorize, you may include tall candle holders made from wrought iron that can be used to flank the fireplace. For rugs, choose patterns that contain heraldic designs or mille fleurs. You may accent your bedroom using only a few items, such as placing a decorative knight statue on a side table or use a custom framed sword to fill in an area of the wall that is bare. For a side table, you can include a handsome helmet that is sure to draw attention. Over the doorway, you may add full length drapes that are pulled back with tassel tie backs for extra punch. A wonderful final accent to complete a room is to install crossed wood beams on the ceiling to give the room a warm feel.
Giorgina Devereaux is the creator of AskGiorgina.com, which features questions, answers, and ideas on home decor and furniture. For more information, please visit http://www.AskGiorgina.com
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