Unicorn Tapestries: Make your wall a canvas of emotions

Are you one of those who want to decorate your home in the medieval style. If yes, you may consider the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are among the most beautiful art treasures of the world. These wall hanging tapestries were woven in c.1500, probably in the workshops of Flanders, and were handed down from one family to another for centuries after Jean Le Viste's death. Since 1882, these tapestries have been housed in Paris in the once medieval cloister, the Musée de Cluny.

The lady and Unicorn tapestries represent the six senses — hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste, and love. Some people also associate the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries to be the Virgin Mary as she renounces the physical world of the five senses for the spiritual world.

The lady and the Unicorn tapestries are a sought after wall decor item. They not only represent the art form of the medieval period, but also contain some hidden mystery in them. The interpretation of which is still partly up to the viewer.

'A Mon Seul Desir' features the lady with her lady in waiting. She is seen placing her necklace into a jewelry box. It is said to represent the rejection of temptation and self-denial. On the other hand, when translated to 'My heart's only desire' this scene would represent just the contrary view. It would express a lady's show of love for her husband in waiting.

In addition to this, the Unicorn tapestries also depict the five senses in a truly brilliant way. 'Smell' shows the lady weaving a necklace of flowers while 'Touch' depicts a lady petting a unicorn. 'Hearing' depicts the lady playing a pipe organ, while 'Sight' shows the lady viewing her reflection in the mirror. 'Taste', on the other hand, is depicted by a lady tasting candy from her maidservant's dish. The five senses depicted in the series are considered to represent our worldly desires, which complement the sense of 'love' in the sixth tapestry.

So, if you want to give a sophisticated and mind boggling look to your interiors, Unicorn tapestries are the best choice. They help you add a touch of refinement to your house and make your guests appreciate your sense of style and decor.

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Are you one of those who want to decorate your home in the medieval style. If yes, you may consider the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are among the most beautiful art treasures of the world. These wall hanging tapestries were woven in c.1500, probably in the workshops of Flanders, and were handed down from one family to another for centuries after Jean Le Viste's death. Since 1882, these tapestries have been housed in Paris in the once medieval cloister, the Musée de Cluny.

The lady and Unicorn tapestries represent the six senses — hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste, and love. Some people also associate the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries to be the Virgin Mary as she renounces the physical world of the five senses for the spiritual world.

The lady and the Unicorn tapestries are a sought after wall decor item. They not only represent the art form of the medieval period, but also contain some hidden mystery in them. The interpretation of which is still partly up to the viewer.

'A Mon Seul Desir' features the lady with her lady in waiting. She is seen placing her necklace into a jewelry box. It is said to represent the rejection of temptation and self-denial. On the other hand, when translated to 'My heart's only desire' this scene would represent just the contrary view. It would express a lady's show of love for her husband in waiting.

In addition to this, the Unicorn tapestries also depict the five senses in a truly brilliant way. 'Smell' shows the lady weaving a necklace of flowers while 'Touch' depicts a lady petting a unicorn. 'Hearing' depicts the lady playing a pipe organ, while 'Sight' shows the lady viewing her reflection in the mirror. 'Taste', on the other hand, is depicted by a lady tasting candy from her maidservant's dish. The five senses depicted in the series are considered to represent our worldly desires, which complement the sense of 'love' in the sixth tapestry.

So, if you want to give a sophisticated and mind boggling look to your interiors, Unicorn tapestries are the best choice. They help you add a touch of refinement to your house and make your guests appreciate your sense of style and decor.

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