Tapestry

Tapestry

As stated in the Embroidery and Narrative blog:

Embroidery is an art that works with a needle and thread. It works by stitching thread, yarn or other materials through a piece of fabric to create shapes and patterns.

“Photography is art with light, embroidery is art with a needle and thread.” – Julia

Embroidery adds colour, texture, richness and dimensions to express one’s wealth, ethnic, social identity and more.

It may also be used to mend clothing.

The Bayeux tapestry

The Bayeux tapestry depicts the battle of Hastings in 1066 and is over 900 years old. However its embroidery still remains in thoughtfulness and in fitness with pop colour. The tapestry is culturally necessary because it shows a chunk of history that has determined the Royals that currently rule over our country and also the approach our country’s culture has grownup.

The tapestry is believed to have been created by queen Matilda, adult female of the victor of the battle of Hastings, William the vanquisher and is one in all the foremost famed tapestry’s ever created, still because the most long-lasting. The tapestry is seventy metres long and in an elaborate way designed showing the battle of Hastings in vivid detail. Most recognizable is that the killing of King Harold and also the crowning of the New King William the vanquisher.

With the separate embroidery we tend to create, we tend to decide to be a part of along to form our own tapestry and placed on show on exhibition

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