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Rare Williams Cluny Tapestries Repro Crewel Embroidery Kit Bellp
   

Rare Williams Cluny Tapestries Repro Crewel Embroidery Kit Bellp

$189.99  $170.99 

Manufacturer :  Elsa Williams

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 Cluny tapestries are among the most beautiful art treasures of the world. Also called "Lady and the Unicorn" tapestries, they were created late in the medieval period, circa 1500, likely in the workshops of Flanders.  Originally offered as an engagement present to Claude de Vista by Jean de Chabanne in 1512, these magnificent works of art have been housed in Paris in the Musée de Cluny (from whence the pieces derive their name)  a once medieval cloister, since 1882.  Enthusiasts know the tapestries represent the six senses — Sight ("la Vue"), Hearing, Smell, Touch ("le Toucher"), Taste ("Le Gout"), and Love ("A mon seul Desire") and are all exceptionally detailed.

 

Other designs featured nobility of the period enjoying their  favorite past- times, such as hunting and falconry. Notable designs from this series include The Chase (la Chasse) and The Ladies (les Damoiselles).  The  most famous "Unicorn in Captivity" comes from one of the hunting series, and is on display at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

 

Elsa Williams made it possible for the crewel embroidery artist to enjoy elements of these world famous tapestries with some of her earliest creations. This enchanting Bell Pull is from the Elsa Williams Needlecraft Creations series, long before JCA came into manufacturing her designs. Look closely at the Cluny tapestries, and you'll find each and every one of these intricate blooms and wildlife friends.  Stitch the Cluny bluebird, hare, fox, robin and cat into life as they hide amongst spring violets, bluebells, English daisies and other beautiful blooms. See if you can identify which gorgeous tapestry each critter or flower comes from~ amaze your friends as you stitch this gorgeous adaptation into life.

 

Truly a rarity~ a must have for the collector! 

*See the "Images" tab above description for more views of this treasure!

 

Size: 3 1/2" x 41" design on 7 1/2" x 48" Linen. Kit KC327 contains Elsa Williams crewel yarn, needle, easy directions, color diagram, stitch directions. Proudly made in the USA

 

Artist: Elsa Williams' adaptation of Cluny designs
Manufacturer: Elsa Williams Needlecraft Creations
Condition: Vintage New

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