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Printed linen Venetian Dragons and Phoenixes pattern

Printed linen Venetian Dragons and Phoenixes pattern

Century: XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard ? × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
NoS1639	see description	Mixed	27.00 EUR
NoS1640	see description	Mixed	27.00 EUR
NoS1641	see description	Mixed	27.00 EUR

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If we were to choose the most characteristic pattern on printed linen, it would be the Venetian one. It's a substantial motif depicting dragons (or basilisks) and phoenixes, surrounded by fantastical grapevines. Both the magical creatures and the large leaves set the fabric apart from others available in our store.

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The pattern is available in several colors:
NoS1639 / LSBWhG0434 - black & white pattern
NoS1640 / LSGrG0435 - black & green pattern
NoS1641 / LSBlG0436 - black & blue pattern

Imagine yourself at a medieval or LARP event, dressed in a costume adorned with this extraordinary motif.

You can use it to craft an entire ensemble, including a gown, surcoat, or overdress, or you can incorporate it into the embellishment of houppelande sleeves, skirt gores, or even treat it as a lining for both men's and women's hoods (gremlins) or the interiors of courtly attire.

In short, if you want to stand out from the crowds at a historical event, the fabric featuring Dragons and Phoenixes is for you!

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Where does the source for this pattern come from? We understand the historical aspect of this pattern is important to you. This is a recreated motif likely originating from 14th-century Italy.

To create the linen featuring Dragons and Phoenixes, we referred to the book "Kunstgeschichte der Seidenweberei" by Otto von Falke, published in Berlin in 1913. In his work, the author explains the origins of patterns found on fabric fragments held in German museums. The motif of dragons-basilisks and phoenixes was quite popular in Italian art (not just textile). These fantastical representations are characteristic of Chinese culture, which had an influence on Italian artists of that era.

The original fabric fragment, featuring the pattern we have recreated, was woven in silk and is currently housed in the Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln in Germany. According to von Falke, it likely originated from Venice and dates back to the 14th century.