Wall Tapestries And Wall Hangings For Your Home

If you’re looking for unicorn tapestries, then have a look at this article to help you decide which is for you.

For you if you’re wanting a unicorn tapestry, including the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries and the Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries, or even the Unicorn in Captivity, you may be looking for a tapestry because of 3 main reasons:

1. It’s gorgeous appearance

Yes, a mythical creature such as the unicorn is a superb image for evoking the imagination and senses.

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If your home is medieval or fantasy themed, or is in any theme but simply in need of a piece of tapestry art that will evoke a sense of the mysterious creature of the unicorn or of legendary tales, then a wonderful piece here will provide the look you’re looking for.

The above is a detail from the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestry series where the proud unicorn stands majestic amidst forest creatures and the cape of the family which commissioned the work.

Filled with mystery, this subject of the unicorn has fascinated artists for centuries, for its beauty of the creature and the myth surrounding its origins of this being.

2. The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry series

You may be looking for a replica of the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries for your home. These are works which are now in Paris’s Musee National du Moyen-Age Thermes de Cluny. They were one stage at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

These works are immensely popular as they portray authentic medieval scenes shrouded in mystery and beauty, as their origins and meaning have been the subject of much discussion and controversy.

The coat of arms of the Le Viste family on the two flags and shields reflect the occasion of their creation which was thought to be to celebrate the appointment of Jean Le Viste to the court of Louis XI.

In another theory it was thought that he ordered the six works to portray the beauty of a lady eternally in works of art that would last generations.

Lady And The Unicorn Tapestry – Sight

These works portray the 5 senses of touch, smell, vision, hearing and taste as well as a sixth depicting love or desire. Their specific meaning of each work is subtly altered by the reason for its commission. If a celebration of a beautiful lady, it may represent the senses in which she, or any subject of love or interest, can be fully appreciated.

Or it is simply the celebration of the senses.

As medieval unicorn tapestries, these six works are used to decorate homes to provide a distinct style of tapestry filled with mystery and conjecture.

3. The Hunt of the Unicorn

Created as a nuptual gift for Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII in 1491, this work is from a series known as the Hunt of the Unicorn, or “La Chasse de la Licorne”.

In a series of works, it was thought that the unicorn represented eternal life, ability to give life and to heal, and even represent the power of healing of Christ. This work may have been a marriage present for Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII. The Hunt of the Unicorn series of works were thought to have been created between 1495 and 1505. The original is now in The Cloisters Museum in New York City.

The unicorn is captured by a hunter in a pen in some scenes and the whole legend and discussion surrounding the meaning and creation of this series of works still intrigues us today.

The meaning of the work is related to the portrayal of the mystical powers of the unicorn to heal. It’s horn in particular was believed to have these powers, and in this scene, when dipped in a fountain that has been poisoned by serpents, the water is transformed.

The Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestry – Unicorn A La Fontaine

The hunt of the unicorn is a series of works which depict human interaction with the unicorn in a way that is different to that of the Lady and the Unicorn.

Instead of being a domesticated creature feeding off the hand of the Lady, it is a creature that is wild.

In some scenes the creature is captured and enclosed, while in others it is free to perform such acts as healing and transformation.

Conclusion

The powerful mythology surrounding the unicorn is powerful and intriguing. Some cultures claim that the unicorn has been sighted and documented in historical documents describing battles and the that of Genghis Khan, on the verge of China’s conquer of  India in 1224, which led to his retreat to eluding the China’s victory.

The mysteries surrounding these  unicorn tapestry are what adds to their interest as wall hanging art and decor for homes.

Whether you want it for their beauty or to portray two legends and stories of the unicorn and the meaning of this mythical creature in the tapestries, you can’t deny the mystery and elegance they add to any room in the home.

The process of decorating with unicorn tapestry art is simple.

Choose the tapestry you like.

Measure the walls to ensure it si a good fit.

Choose a tapestry rod and tassels.

Mount the tapestry with instructions provided for the installation of the rod.

Then enjoy the unique ambiance these unicorn tapestries give with family and friends.