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Metrax Belgian Woven Jacquard Tapestry Titled "Flora" – Lady in Garden, Birds, Roses, Renaissance Design, 50 x 78”
Description:
The tapestry in the image is the "Flora" tapestry, a renowned design by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones from 1885. It is a Belgian-woven jacquard tapestry produced by Metrax.
- Design: The piece features the elegant figure of Flora, the Roman goddess of abundance, personifying the season of Spring and fertility. She is depicted standing barefoot amidst a rich background of swirling leaves, flowers (a style known as Mille Fleurs), birds, and rabbits.
- Rich colors, intricate detailing, includes hanging rod loops. Classic Renaissance décor piece.
- Reads "I am the hand maid of the earth. I broider fair her glorious gown, and deck her on her days of mirth with many a garland of renown. And while earth's little ones are fain and play about the mother's hem, I scatter every gift I gain from sun and wind to gladden them."
- 70% wool, 18% cotton, 12% polyester.
- 50" x 78".
- Includes hanging rail and tassels
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