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Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The original wall hanging by William Morris 1836-1896 woven at Merton Abbey, Surrey. Learn More...

$69.95

TTL150

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ACANTHUS & FLOWERS LARGE PILLOW, RED

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The original wall hanging by William Morris 1836-1896 woven at Merton Abbey, Surrey. Despite Morris's ambitions to be a painter and his latter reputation as a writer, poet, publisher and political activist, it is as a designer that he is most widely known. Learn More...

$69.95

TTL9104

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ARTHUR & GUINEVERE (ARTHURIAN CAMELOT) LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
Shown on the right is Merlin, he views the scene of Arthur & his future Queen Guinevere in a garden of courtly love. On the left is the many towered Camelot. King Arthur was an enigmatic Celtic leader of the 6th Century, but in the Middle Ages his exploits were enlarged upon with such romantic imaginary that by the 12th Century - when the Knights had been linked to the quest for the Holy Grail - he had become the legendary hero of European chivalry. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL120

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ARTHURIAN KNIGHTS LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
A central theme of Arthurian romance that became a popular strand of medieval literature. Learn More...

$69.95

TTL130

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ARTHURIAN LADIES LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
Ladies of King Arthur's Court. Noble ladies ran domestic household affairs, staff and provisions. Learn More...

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TTL75072

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BAYEUX FLEET LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
This fine tapestry cushion has been faithfully reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux Tapestry. Original 11th Century. The 230' X 20" of linen is made up of eight lengths. Learn More...

$69.95

TTC75072

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BAYEUX FLEET TAPESTRY MEDIUM PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend Pillow featuring Bayeux Tapestry image. From Cornwall. 14" X 14". Learn More...

$59.95

TTL75071

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BAYEUX HORSEMEN LARGE PILLOW

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TTC75071

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BAYEUX HORSEMEN TAPESTRY MEDIUM PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend Pillow featuring Bayeux Tapestry image. From Cornwall. 14" X 14". Learn More...

$59.95

TTL7381

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CAPTIVE UNICORN LARGE PILLOW, BLUE

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The originals are a set of six wall hangings woven in the 15th Century depicting the Unicorn hunt, this panel the sixth, shows the Unicorn seated within an enclosure in a flowery mede. Learn More...

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TTL7382

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CAPTIVE UNICORN LARGE PILLOW, RED

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TTC7381

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CAPTIVE UNICORN TAPESTRY MEDIUM PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry Pillow featuring a popular figure from Medieval mythology. From Cornwall. 14" X 14". Learn More...

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TTL7456

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DEPART FOR THE HUNT LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
Original wall hangings are early 16th Century, consisting of a set of six tapestries now in the Musee de Cluny Paris. They consist of: The Walk, Reading, Embroidery, The Bath, Scenes of Gallantry & Falconry. They form a portrayal of the favourite pleasures and pastimes of lords and ladies at the time of Louis XII, around 1500. The originals are woven on fairly thick warp and the colours are all of vegetable origin. Shading or transition from dark to light, is achieved by means of yellow and white hatching. This process gives the impression of light falling from the top of the panels and creates a strong affect of decorative unity. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL7495

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FALCONER LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
A highly detailed woven tapestry cushion cover. Original wall hangings are early 16th Century, consisting of a set of six tapestries now in the Musee de Cluny Paris. They consist of: The Walk, Reading, Embroidery, The Bath, Scenes of Gallantry and Falconry. They form a portrayal of the favourite pleasures and pastimes of lords and ladies at the time of Louis XII, around 1500. Learn More...

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TTL8144

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FOX LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
This ornate tapestry cushion cover is inspired by 15th Century designs extracted from the Lady & Unicorn wall tapestries. They are the most celebrated set that have survived from the medieval period. They consist of six, now in the Cluny Museum Paris. Depicting the five human senses and the sixth called "To my only desire". In the loosely strewn flowers all kinds of animals disport themselves. Even the smallest details are reproduced with great care. Our cushion makes a superb gift for an adult or child to treasure a lifetime. Learn More...

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TTL7733

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GARDEN IN MAY LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The original wall hanging woven in Bruges, a town which used to be a major centre for the production of tapestries in Belgium. The design illustrates the charms of rural life in the 17th Century. The season is Spring & the nobles are enjoying this beautiful garden. An elegant chateau is also shown (top right). Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL8428

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HAROLD LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
This fine tapestry cushion has been faithfully reproduced from scenes found on the Bayeux Tapestry. Original 11th Century. The 230' X 20" of linen is made up of eight lengths. Embroidered in two ply wool, using stem and outline stitch for contours. We can distinguish the eight colours used. Applied at random or to emphasize a dramatic effect. In fifty scenes it displays a wealth of subjects, 623 humans, 202 horses, 55 dogs, 505 creatures, 37 buildings, 41 ships and nearly 2,000 letters. It includes hunting, ship building, navigation, cooking, battles and defence work. Many who had taken part in these events were still alive when it was made, so accurate depiction is likely. Recent analysis suggest that contrary to past belief that it was probably made at Canterbuy, being one of Europe's leading embriodery schools. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL8349

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HERON LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
This is the heron at the lower right of the full tapestry, standing on one leg near a peach tree, stately, oblivious to the fray of the hunt of the unicorn. The heron is known for its lofty flight. According to medieval tradition "it fears the rainstorms and so flies above the clouds to avoid the tempests. Thus, when it soars to heights it is a sign of bad weather". The heron was one of the "Noble birds" on which medieval knights ceremoniously took their vows to embark on dangerous and noble ventures. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL9194

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HOPE, CHARITY & FAITH LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
Faithfully reproduced from a stained glass window at Christ Church Cathedral Oxford designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by the Morris Co. E. Burne-Jones and Willian Morris met whilst at Oxford taking Holy Orders. Here they gained inspiration from the writings of Ruskin, and decided they wanted to become artists. Ruskin saw the work of Rossetti & the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood as 'the dawn of a new era of art'. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL9103

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KING ARTHUR LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
An elaborate tapestry cushion woven in wool blend giving a heavy textured weave. Shown here is King Arthur he rides in splendour with his Knights from the many towered Camelot. King Arthur was an enigmatic Celtic leader of the 6th Century, but in the Middle Ages his exploits were enlarged upon with such romantic imaginary that by the 12th Century - when the Knights had been linked to the quest for the Holy Grail - he had become the legendary hero of European chivalry. Learn More...

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TTT7507

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NORMAN BAYEUX TAPESTRY WALL HANGING

The Bayeux Tapestry, woven shortly after the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066, is perhaps history's premier graphic narrative. Scholars believe that William commissioned it to justify his claim to England's throne.
Our replicas are Jaquard woven cotton-blend tapestries from Cornwall. Wall Hanging 24" X 53". Learn More...

$299.95

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ORANGE TREE LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
From the original tapestry by J.H. Dearle, William Morris's first weaving apprentice. The original was woven at Merton Abbey Surrey, and can be seen at the Cicil Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in Bedford. Morris's designs formed a bridge between Victorian and modern designs, the emphasis being on timeless style and based on individuality of handcrafted work. The design fits comfortably into today's interiors. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL8347

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PHEASANTS LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The pheasant observing his reflection in the mirror like surface of the fountain with his mate beside him. His plumage is resplendent in the manner of fire...blue & green & shin ing bright with feathers of a red colour. Moreover he is "courageous & bold", but it is said "he is sad when it rains". The male & female live together only in times of love, and at all other times they are separated. In the Middle Ages, the pheasant was associated with nobility. Note also the two European goldfinches, an adult bird standing on the rim of the fountain, a fledgling fluttering its wings beside it. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

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TTL7651

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PICNIC IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
This fine tapestry pillow is based on an early 16th Century wall hanging. Which now can be seen at the Burrell Collection Glasgow. It was originally woven to commemorate the wedding in 1514 of Claude, daughter of Louis XII, to Francis I. The wall hanging is typical of the favourite pleasures & pastimes of the time. The original is woven on this warp and the colours are all of vegetable origin. Shading or transition from dark to light, is achieved by means of yellow and white hatching. This process gives the impression of light falling from the top of the panels and creates a strong effect of decorative unity. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

$69.95

TTL8143

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RABBIT LARGE PILLOW

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TTT7508

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SAXON TAPESTRY WALL HANGING

Department Tapestries

$299.95

TTL350

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STRAWBERRY THIEF LARGE PILLOW

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry pillow. From Cornwall. 19" X 19".
The original design by William Morris 1836-1896 woven at Merton Abbey, Surrey. Despite Morris's ambitions to be a painter & his latter reputation as a writer, poet, publisher & political activist, it is a designer that he is most widely known. His style formed a bridge between victorian and modern composition, the emphasis of Morris' timeless style is based on individuality & handcrafted work. Click to see detailed image. Learn More...

$69.95

TTP75072

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TAPESTRY BAYEUX FLEET WALL PLAQUE

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend featuring Bayeux Tapestry image. Board-mounted Wall Plaque with hanger. From Cornwall. 9" X 9". Learn More...

$49.95

TTP75071

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TAPESTRY BAYEUX HORSEMEN WALL PLAQUE

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend featuring Bayeux Tapestry image. Board-mounted Wall Plaque with hanger. From Cornwall. 9" X 9". Learn More...

$49.95

TTP7481

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TAPESTRY CAPTIVE UNICORN WALL PLAQUE

Jaquard-woven cotton-blend tapestry featuring a popular figure from Medieval mythology. Board-mounted Wall Plaque with hanger. From Cornwall. 9" X 9". Learn More...

$49.95

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