17th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
17th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry beautifully preserved with a new ribboned linen trim. This impressive piece has a new lining on the back which gives the tapestry a more structured and weighted look when hung.
Aubusson, in the Creuse region of France, became renowned for its tapestries as early as the 16th century when they began to appear in royal residences and were often commissioned by the aristocracy & that’s why their size are often found in such epic proportions.
This is a verdure tapestry, also called Garden Tapestry, a tapestry decorated with a design based on plant forms. By the 16th century, tapestries with formal designs derived from foliage had become immensely popular.
Using a unique method known as “warping” on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson created an illusion of depth in their works making it easy to identify authentic Aubusson pieces.
This Aubusson tapestry is particularly compelling as it’s so well preserved, unfaded and in great condition for an almost 400 year old tapestry, making it an incredibly valuable collectors piece.
Sourced in Paris, France
Ready to be installed.
Approx Dimensions: H228cm, W174cm
We opted for a simple velcro backing system for hanging which gives it a flush finish to the wall.
With Love,
EWS xx
17th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry beautifully preserved with a new ribboned linen trim. This impressive piece has a new lining on the back which gives the tapestry a more structured and weighted look when hung.
Aubusson, in the Creuse region of France, became renowned for its tapestries as early as the 16th century when they began to appear in royal residences and were often commissioned by the aristocracy & that’s why their size are often found in such epic proportions.
This is a verdure tapestry, also called Garden Tapestry, a tapestry decorated with a design based on plant forms. By the 16th century, tapestries with formal designs derived from foliage had become immensely popular.
Using a unique method known as “warping” on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson created an illusion of depth in their works making it easy to identify authentic Aubusson pieces.
This Aubusson tapestry is particularly compelling as it’s so well preserved, unfaded and in great condition for an almost 400 year old tapestry, making it an incredibly valuable collectors piece.
Sourced in Paris, France
Ready to be installed.
Approx Dimensions: H228cm, W174cm
We opted for a simple velcro backing system for hanging which gives it a flush finish to the wall.
With Love,
EWS xx
17th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry beautifully preserved with a new ribboned linen trim. This impressive piece has a new lining on the back which gives the tapestry a more structured and weighted look when hung.
Aubusson, in the Creuse region of France, became renowned for its tapestries as early as the 16th century when they began to appear in royal residences and were often commissioned by the aristocracy & that’s why their size are often found in such epic proportions.
This is a verdure tapestry, also called Garden Tapestry, a tapestry decorated with a design based on plant forms. By the 16th century, tapestries with formal designs derived from foliage had become immensely popular.
Using a unique method known as “warping” on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson created an illusion of depth in their works making it easy to identify authentic Aubusson pieces.
This Aubusson tapestry is particularly compelling as it’s so well preserved, unfaded and in great condition for an almost 400 year old tapestry, making it an incredibly valuable collectors piece.
Sourced in Paris, France
Ready to be installed.
Approx Dimensions: H228cm, W174cm
We opted for a simple velcro backing system for hanging which gives it a flush finish to the wall.
With Love,
EWS xx