Antique Handmade oriental carpet No. 63354 Tapestry / Gobelin Flemish, ca. 1590 Belgium 317 x 206 cm
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| Item Number: |
63354 |
| Name: |
Tapestry / Gobelin Flemish, ca. 1590 |
| Country of Origin: |
Belgium |
| Size: |
317 x 206 cm |
| Made:
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ca. 1590 |
Foundation
(warp and weft): |
wool (this is a flatweave without pile) |
| Design: |
pictorial / allover |
| Ground Color: |
gold / beige / green / blue |
| Remarks: |
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental Tapestry flatweave with silk parts.
A Flemish historical tapestry, late 16th century, depicting the union of the king of England, Henry V, and Catherine, the daughter of the French king, Charles VI, after Henry's series of military victories throughout Europe, and his success in unifying the two nations. Henry and Catherine are depicted at center, with each side's party looking on as the vows are exchanged and dowry given. |
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This piece is a Kilim. What is a Kilim? "Kilim" is a generic term for all Oriental rugs which have no pile (also Palas, Sumakh, Sileh, Verneh..) therefore being flat weave. Kilims serve nomads as an isolating and decorative floor covering or blanket in their tents. Many Kilims are as well used as prayer rugs kneeing on them in order to pray towards Mekka 5x a day ("the prayer rug of the modest man"). Due to the technique of their making Kilims almost always have generous geometric designs. In case of a floral design it is mostly strongly stylized. Altogether Kilims are beautiful pile-less rugs with an extra portion of character.
