Grandes Vendanges

Grandes Vendanges French tapestry is a detail based on a famous 15th century Flemish tapestry. In this piece we see the grapes harvesters on the right among the tall vineyard crops, and the villagers on the left crushing grapes in vats to produce wine, watched on by nobility. The background is mille fleur with flowers and foliage used a decoration. The medieval style of tapestry art is seen here with the stylizing of the figures and attention to patterns in their elaborate costumes. These tapestries are a showcase of daily life in the medieval period and show the daily fashions and practices of the times. This medieval theme Grandes Vendanges tapestry is backed with a lining and a tunnel for easy hanging.