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.
NM2081 MEDIEVAL FOUNTAIN
This tapestry is inspired by the 15th century Unicorn Tapestries.
NM2069 BAYEUX-HAROLD SAILS FROM SUSSEX (LOOPS)
Harold holds a banquet at Bosham in Sussex before embarking to cross the English Channel to visit William, duke of Normandy in 1064. Loom woven
NM2070 BAYEUX-WILLIAM SAILS FOR ENGLAND (LOOPS)
William prepares to raise a challenge to the new King of England, Harold in 1066. Loom woven
NM2071 LEAVING FOR THE HUNT (DEPART DE CHASSE)
Reproduction of a 16th Century tapestry showing mounted noblemen leaving the castle on a falconing expedition. Originally woven in the Loire Valley in the 16th Century. Loom woven
NM2078 ARITHMETIC LESSON
Reproduction of a 17th Century tapestry, now at the Cluny Museum, Paris. Loom woven
NM2080 BAYEUX-THE NORMAN FLEET
A tapestry showing the Norman Fleet crossing the English Channel and arriving near Hastings. Loom woven
NM2082 KNIGHT OF SIENA
From a fresco dated 1328 in Siena, Italy showing a noble General riding his warhorse. Loom woven
NM2083 BAYEUX-BATTLE OF HASTINGS
This tapestry represents the historic Battle of Hastings in 1066 when William of Normandy defeated Harold and the English Saxons. Loom woven
NM2085 THE KNIGHT
A tapestry showing a Knight and his mount in full battle dress from the 15th century. Loom woven.
NM2086 REPOS A LA FONTAINE (RESTING AT THE FOUNTAIN)
A hand woven tapestry from the 15th century series La Chasse a la Licorne now at the Metropolitan Museum New York. Hand woven
NM2087 BAYEUX-HAROLD SAILS FROM SUSSEX
In 1064 Earl Harold sets sail from Bosham in Sussex to visit Duke William of Normandy. Loom woven
NM2088 BAYEUX-WILLIAM SAILS FOR ENGLAND
In 1066 Duke William of Normand Sails across the Channel for an invasion of England. Loom woven
NM2089 FOUNTAIN PORTIERE
This Unicorn tapestry is reproduced from a 15th century tapestry from Flanders. Loom woven
NM2090 LA CHASSE AU FAUCON (FALCONING SCENE)
A hand woven 16th century falconry scene depicting aristocratic life around a castle. Hand woven
NM2091 LA LICORNE A LA FONTAINE (BORDER)
This hand woven tapestry from La Chasse a la Licorne was originally woven in Flanders in the 15th century and now hangs at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Hand woven .Other sizes, borders and woven options available. Contact us for further information
NM2092 LES CERFS AILES
This hand woven allegorical tapestry originally woven in the 15th century for the King of France, now at the Museum of Antiquities in Rouen, France. Hand woven
NM2093 UNICORN BY THE FOUNTAIN
From the La Chasse a la Licrone, 15th century, showing the unicorn, huntsmen and castle in a rich pastoral scene. Loom woven
NM2094 MEDIEVAL TRUMPETERS
Hand woven tapestry, originally woven in Brussels around 1515 showing the arrival of the Court Procession, enriched by a magnificent border. Hand woven.
MF3135 CAPTIVE UNICORN (WITH BORDER)
A late 15th century mille-fleur tapestry originally woven for royalty, featuring a scroll border. Note : Size 3 has a different border. Loom woven.
MF3150 THE VINTAGE (FLOWER & LEAF BORDER)
Reproduction of a 15th century tapestry showing the processes of wine making.
Loom woven
