Traditional Scandinavian Flatweave Wallhanging with Mythical Horse: C1910/20 Sweden Silk Velvet Pillows was commissioned by The Birthplace

was commissioned by The Birthplace Trust to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares birth 1564 - 1964

Dating from the 18th century it is made from a hand blocked polished Chintz from France

251cm long x 142cm wide

length: 88cm

Traditional Scandinavian Flatweave Wallhanging with Mythical Horse: C1910/20 Sweden Silk Velvet Pillows was commissioned by The BirthplaceThis traditional flatweave wallhanging features a central motif, surrounded by borders with geometric patterns and smaller bird (peacock) figures. This type of animal and floral motif is characteristic of traditional Scandinavian folk art and design. The field contains bckahstar a striking orange horse. Local legend told of mythological horned horses that lived in lakes, and here we see the strange beast pawing the ground, swishing its tail, its misty