Coat of arms - Anglouleme

This chenille tapestry depicts a coat of arms, dating from the Middle Ages. Since antiquity humans have sought out ways of distinguishing themselves, whether as individuals, groups or nationalities. The rise of nations in particular led to war and the subsequent need to identify oneself as distinct from the enemy. By the Middle Ages, and the advent of heavy armor that hid a combatants features, there was even greater need to have some means of identifying individuals, especially from a distance. This need for a unique symbol eventually developed into an insignia worn on a shield or banner and, by the time of the crusades, was also worn as a garment over the chainmail known as a surcoat, hence the name coat of arms. By the 15th and 16th centuries the development of these symbols took on greater emphasis, with families developing elaborate insignia that were passed through generations, often used to imply the dynastic qualities of families. By this time heraldry was so important a special group was formed to record and manage this, known as the Herald's College, an institution that survives to this day in Britain.

Chenille is a popular fabric and has many uses. As a soft and supple material it can be used for a variety of purposes, including; tapestries and wall-hangings, throws, bed covers, upholstery and curtains. Chenille can be difficult to manufacture and takes a great deal of care in its production. The thread is produced by weaving fabric into tightly twisted yarns which are then combined with shorter yarns to provide a pile that protrudes in all directions, giving the final material its distinctive chenille feel and flexibility. These are then used in the normal way to produce the finished fabric. Many fabrics can be used in this process although these are typically: cotton, silk, wool, viscose, polypropylene or acrylic.
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Price: $165.00 | $239.00
Product code: m48-s
Size: 40" x 54" | 56" x 76"
Shipping weight: 14 lbs
Material: Cotton, viscose and acrylic blend
Country: Belgium
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > Chenille

This product is available in 2 sizes.

Coat of arms - Anglouleme ~ 40" x 54"	$165.00
Coat of arms - Anglouleme ~ 56" x 76"	$239.00

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