SWEDISH FLEMISH WOVEN TAPESTRY FINDS A NEW HOME

These are so very rare, an antique Swedish Flemish (Flamsk) woven tapestry c. 1890-1900.
A tapestry in extraordinary condition, would have been carefully stored for a long time as these kinds of tapestries are so prone to fading and damage from being exposed to light and the elements in general.

This type of weaving became popular in Sweden around the 1500's as the influence of the Flemish weavers in the Netherlands was very pronounced on the Swedish artisans and became a very popular style for the aristocracy to own and admire.
Not only the technique, but the subject matter became very important, florals, birds and sometime even figures, which had a special meaning to the creator of the piece, reflecting their family, village or other personal meanings.

The colors are fantastic, the result of vegetable dyes and the effect is subtle and wonderful, especially in a well preserved Flemish weaving.
This is a rare piece of Swedish history and had been in the possession
of only one family, since it was made by a master weaver.
These precious, historical weavings are becoming scarce, as they
are highly sought after and once acquired, are rarely let go.
This Flamsk Vävnad has excellent provenance and was made
in the Southern part of Sweden- the province of Skane.
It was recently acquired by a very serious collector in the United States.