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Medieval Fleur de Lys

Tapestry Designer: Karen Dixon


The design for this kit is based on a detail from a fifteenth century illuminated manuscript in the style of the Limbourg brothers, which depicts Christine de Pisan offering her works to Isabel of Bavaria, Queen of France. The original is housed in the British Museum, London, England. There is a divergence of opinion on the origin of the fleur de lys motif. According to French legend Clovis, King of the Franks, being trapped between the Gothic army and the Rhine, noticed the water iris growing out into the river, signifying that it was safe to ford the river at this point. He crossed in safety with his army, and because of this incident is thought to have adopted the water iris in the form of the fleur de lys as his emblem. The fleur de lys motif is, however, most commonly associated with the Royal Arms of France and European heraldry in general. The first definite use of this motif as a French heraldic symbol dates to the twelfth century, although there are many earlier examples of its employment, including decorating the rim of Robert II's crown, and as the finial of Charlemagne's sceptre.
The tapestry design is worked on 10hpi canvas and measures 16in x 16in (40cm x 40cm) suitable for a pillow or cushion.

Fleur de Lys: Tapestry Kit

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Special HALF PRICE offer - normal price £59.95! Kit contains Zweigart (10hpi) tapestry canvas, Anchor wool, black and white symbol chart, needle and instructions.

Ł29.95	inc. VAT (sales tax)
Approx US$ 46.42

Fleur de Lys: Printed Tapestry Canvas and Pattern Pack

Special HALF PRICE offer - normal price £35.95! Zweigart (10hpi) colour printed tapestry canvas, black and white chart and instructions.

Ł17.95	inc. VAT (sales tax)
Approx US$ 27.82

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Carmarthenshire, West Wales SA32 7TB
United Kingdom
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