Buddha

This tapestry depicts an image of Shakyamuni Buddha. Born Prince Siddartha in Lumbini in northern India approximately 2500 years ago, he attained Supreme Enlightenment and became known as a Buddha (Awakened One). Buddhists believe he was born into this world because we needed a teacher of the Truth, someone who could see the world as it really is, free from illusions. Images of the Buddha have been popular for millennia, however unlike other faiths Buddhists do not worship Buddha. Images of him are to allow Buddhists to pay their respects to their great teacher, and also to remind them of the virtues embodied by him, such as compassion, wisdom and purity of thought. This piece, designed in the Oriental style, depicts Buddha reposed in prayer and meditation, a common way to depict the great teacher. This tapestry is lined and has a tunnel for ease of hanging.

Tapestries designed in this style were very popular from the 17th to the 19th century in Europe, especially France. By the 1660's tales of the East were beginning to circulate amongst the wealthy in Europe, brought back by Jesuit missionaries from the middle and far East. This created an interest in anything related to the Orient, and artists soon responded. Many of the early depictions of the Orient were not experienced firsthand by artists and were often copied from engravings made by missionaries, such was the demand for Eastern artifacts and art. During the 18th and 19th centuries this interest was maintained due to the fact that the largely non-Christian countries in the East were still sufficiently different in culture, language and customs to seem very exotic to Europeans. Over time this led to the development of a style of tapestry known as Oriental. Always distinctive, they tended to be tobacco colored and featured striking images of exotic creatures and people, set against a vibrant backdrop. Many were complemented with detail of local flora and fauna that was often remarkably accurate. Even today these tapestries continue to be popular, offering an insight into the cultures of the East and the preoccupations of Europe in the past few centuries.
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Price: $165.00 | $279.00
Product code: m126-s
Size: 25" x 35" | 35" x 45"
Shipping weight: 7 lbs
Material: Cotton and viscose blend
Country: France
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > Eastern & Oriental

This product is available in 2 sizes.

Buddha ~ 25" x 35"	$165.00
Buddha ~ 35" x 45"	$279.00

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