{"product_id":"i7th-century-aubusson-verdure-tapestry","title":"I7th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eI7th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry beautifully preserved with a new ribboned linen trim, this impressive piece has an original lining on the back which gives the tapestry a more structured and weighted look when hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eAubusson, 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 \u0026amp; that’s why their size are of such epic proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eUsing 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eThis Aubusson tapestry is particularly compelling as it’s survived in its complete form with a stylised frame for almost 300 years, making it an incredibly valuable collectors piece. Generally, Aubusson tapestries can be found in fragments so a large intact piece that has retained its original, unfaded colour is a rare find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eSourced in Paris, France  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eReady to be installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eDimensions: H230cm, W250cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003eWe opted for a simple velcro backing system for hanging which gives it a flush finish to the wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eastwingstudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475889193239,"sku":"SQ0196739","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1762\/8951\/files\/IMG_2917.jpg?v=1768208411","url":"https:\/\/www.eastwingstudio.com\/products\/i7th-century-aubusson-verdure-tapestry","provider":"East Wing Studio ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}