Riverside

This portiere tapestry depicts an elegant forest setting, complete with flowers and foliage bridging a flowing river. It is framed with leaves and branches from trees, similar to verdure style tapestries, and shows a lush background giving the piece a real depth. It also features animals in the middle-ground and a bird perched near the top.

The portiere style originated as a type of textile to hang over a doorway. It originated from Eastern countries and, although it's not known when it was introduced into Europe, it is believed to be at least 1500 years ago. The label "portiere" is a truncation of rideau de porte, French for "door curtain".

Over time the style has developed into a more elaborate form and is now used in a variety of ways. This includes wall tapestries, where the portiere style is taken to mean any long narrow wall textile. It is used in a number of different tapestry designs and has evolved into an impressive and striking style of its own.

The richness of detail and warm, natural colors transfer well to wall tapestries making for a striking yet calm work of art. It is a tapestry that would work well in a number of settings, from traditional to modern and contemporary.

This tapestry is lined and has a tunnel for ease of hanging.

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Price: $560.00
Product code: s204-s
Size: 23" x 67"
Shipping weight: 7 lbs
Material: 80% Cotton 20% Wool
Country: Belgium
Category: Tapestry Wall Hangings > Art > Scenery & Landscapes

This product is available in one size only.

Riverside ~ 23" x 67"

$560.00

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