[Steppes] Fwd: Re: Blackwork Question

[Christine Huse]

Thank you m'lady!

That answered my question!  Let the planning and designing begin!! :)

Maria


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>I forwarded the blackwork question to Mistress Gwenneth - her answer is
>below. Antonia
>
> > A question was posted to the Steppes List concerning whether animals
> > and/or insects (specifically spiders) appear in period blackwork. I
> > thought you might be a good person to ask. Can I forward your answer
> > to the list?
>
>Sure. Animals and insects were very popular designs. Some of the
>animals I have seen on period examples include lions, dogs, rabbits,
>camels, horses, phoenix, and monkeys. They are usually found in the
>later, more naturalistic styles, often in allegorical scenes. On the
>more stylized floral patterns, birds, bees, flies, beetles,
>butterflies, moths, spiders and webs, caterpillars, grasshoppers,
>wasps, worms, and snails are often found perched on vines or flying
>between them.
>
>
>Gwenneth
>
>
>Antonia/Dawn
>
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