Scenes from the most famous tapestry, The Bayeux Tapestry, are found in this collection. The Bayeux tapestry was produced to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Many pieces from museums around the world are represented here, The Hunt of the Unicorn, a series of tapestries now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. The magnificent Ghent Marketplace and its smaller versions may be viewed here.
Tapestry weaving became an important industry during the Middle Ages, with thousands of weavers working on designs which were usually commissioned by the nobility or royalty. Tapestries were obviously used for decoration but also for excluding draughts in buildings before the widespread use of glass in windows, and to absorb noise.
Norman and Medieval tapestries and designs are available for purchase at Classic Tapestries. Not all are available for viewing on the website. We welcome enquiries. Please contact us for further designs.
BB708 BUTLER BELL - BAYEUX
The Bayeux tapestry is a unique historical record depicting the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. The original tapestry now hangs at the Museum of Bayeux in northern France.
BP705 MILLE - FLEURS ARMORIALS
A traditional bell pull from the Mille - Fleurs period from the 15th Century. This distinctive style thought to be inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on fete days in Medieval times.
BB706 FLEUR DE LYS - BURGANDY (CHENILLE)
BB702 - VINES - BLUE
