Description: This is a beautiful Gobelins weave tapestry. Newly made reproduction using 100% New Zealand wool on cotton foundation. It took months of hard work to finish. It was hand-woven exactly as in France centuries ago. The original tapestry made in France, if you could find one in the market, sells over ten times more expensive. You may find the original tapestries in museums, palaces and antique auctions. This tapestry makes a great gift for your family or friend. You have to see it in person to appreciate its magnificence! You will not regret owning such a beautiful artwork. Decorate your house like the wealthy do. It makes an eye catching focal point & a great conversation piece. Please note that the tapestry was not laid perfectly flat when these pictures were taken. The warped lines are not a defect, but only a result of the fold lines. The crease will disappear after a few months. Or you may use an iron. Colors and brightness may vary due to settings of your monitor. We will provide more pictures on request. If you wish to order a custom made tapestry, you may send us a high resolution picture and contact us for a quote. About The Design: The original tapestry was designed by Charles Le Brun (baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) and is currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This tapestry (referred to as an ‘armorial’ tapestry because it depicts a coat of arms) depicts many symbols associated with French King Louis XIV: fleur-de-lis, a sun, a crown, and the letter “L” with a crown. History: The original tapestry was hand-woven by Manufacture Des Gobelins, a tapestry factory located in Paris, France, at 42 Avenue Des Gobelins, near the Les Gobelins Metro Station in the 13th Arrondissement. It Is probably most famous for being the supplier of the French Courts since the time of Louis XIV. In the fifteenth century a family of dyers established themselves on the banks of the Bievre River. In 1602 Henry Iv rented factory space to enable his tapestry makers to produce tapestries. It is now state owned and run by the French Ministry Of Culture. The original tapestry is currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Thomas Emery, 1954 (54.149). This tapestry (referred to as an ‘armorial’ tapestry because it depicts a coat of arms) depicts many symbols associated with French King Louis XIV: fleur-de-lis, a sun, a crown, and the letter “L” with a crown. Hand Woven Vs Machine Woven Tapestries: The hand-woven tapestries are woven by skilled artisans one at a time. They are hand-crafted of 100% wool and tend to have a wide range of colors. They have a three-dimensional texture which gives them a unique character. In addition, they have subtle variations of specific colors, giving the design great detail. Whenever you come across a hand woven tapestry, you will know right away. They have a completely different look and feel to them when compared to the ones made by machines. The biggest problem that people have with a machine woven tapestry is that they normally will look flat because of the way that the stitching is with these types. The biggest benefit to a machine woven tapestry is the fact that the distributer can make many more at a time. This means that there is more selection and more inventory that you will have to choose from. And you will more than likely not have to pay as much. However, you will be losing some of the beauty and detailed designs that you can expect from a hand woven tapestry. Many people preferred to have a tapestry that was hand woven. It basically comes down to what it is that you want. Many people can tell the difference between a hand woven tapestry and a machine woven tapestry. However, some people cannot even tell the difference. Chenille tapestries and jacquard-woven tapestries are machine woven. You may easily tell a hand woven tapestry from a machine woven tapestry by looking at the hand craftsmanship from the back of the tapestry. Compare them for yourself before deciding. Watch Getty video below to learn the art of hand-woven Aubusson tapestries: The Art of Making a Tapestry - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo]
Price: 8100 CAD
Location: Montreal, Quebec
End Time: 2025-01-17T21:36:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 CAD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Custom (Sizes, Colors, Shapes): Accepted (Contact us for a quote)
How Made: Hand-woven as it was in France centuries ago
Size: 6'W x 9'H / 182cm x 274cm
Custom Bundle: No
Regional Design: French
MPN: Does not apply
Additional Parts Required: Yes
Vintage: No
Department: Kids, Teens, Adults
Care Instructions: Dry clean / Spot clean
Item Height: 9 feet
Style: Traditional
Personalized: No
Features: Decorative, Embroidered
Room: Any Room, Attic, Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom, Caravan, Cloakroom, Closet, Den, Dining Room, Entryway, Foyer, Garage, Guestroom, Hallway, Living Room, Lounge, Office, Study
Item Width: 6 feet
Age: Newly made reproduction
Pattern: Pictorial
Character: Coat of Arms
Color: Blue
Material: 100% Wool
Orientation: Vertical
Subject: Coat of Arms
California Prop 65 Warning: None
Brand: Handmade
Type: Tapestry
Customized: No
Theme: Medieval
Lining: Not included
Character Family: Coat of Arms
Item Weight: 7 KGS
Product Line: Aubusson Tapestries
