What are Unicorn tapestries
Unicorn tapestries are a sort of textile art which is woven on a vertical loom with two sets of interlaced threads The most common weaving material used is cotton or linen. As far as threads are related, the common one is wool- but we find other types as well like cotton, silk or even gold and silver to impart a deeper finish and texture. Unicorn tapestries can be said to be an ancient art form found even in the Hellenistic period, dating back to the 3rd century B.C.
Decorative display was one of the important uses of the Unicorn tapestries. It was used by kings and noble men, in churches where they were displayed on special occasions and even in castle both for insulations in the winter months and the decorative purpose as well- as these were mainly woven with gold threads Grand Unicorn tapestries were often hung behind and over the throne of the king both in the middle ages and renaissance as mark of authority
The common themes of the Unicorn tapestries include the Biblical themes or Ovid’s Metamorphoses Some of the famous Unicorn tapestries include- The Hunt of the Unicorn, Sistine Chapel which was designed by Raphael, The Spanish Unicorn tapestries designed by Goya, the Vision of the Holy Grail and others All most all of these timeless pieces are protected in the greatest museum of the world. To restore and repair the priceless assets, specific Hobbyist weavers are employed in the European factory in Gobelins.
Due to its sheer beauty the Unicorn tapestries have always been reinvented and have come a long way from the ancient times. Of all the Unicorn tapestries, the Belgian Unicorn tapestries are most appreciated ones because of its detailed craftsmanship, lovely designs and fantastic creativity. Among the art lovers and connoisseurs the Bayeux Unicorn tapestries are most popular which depicts the Norman Conquest. The grandeur of the Bayeux Unicorn tapestries never fail to impress the onlookers and makes it a prized asset The other kind of Belgium Unicorn tapestries that became popular are the Beatrix Unicorn tapestries and the Flander Unicorn tapestries.
The Unicorn tapestries with themes like Renaissance, Oriental, European, Medieval, Chenille, French, Royal, Unicorn and contemporary are preferable choices beside the Belgian ones.. The superior themes covered in these are floral, landscapes, city life, modern art, renaissance and medieval art, Biblical stories and more in the Jacquard machines A worthy timeless beauty perfect to be passed down to the next generation, is worthwhile in investing in; at the same time lends a lovely ambience to your home by giving that something extra.
