"Lady and Unicorn: Taste" Weekender Bag

What happens when a medieval tapestry meets a modern tote? The result is this unique weekender bag, that combines timeless elegance and functionality. With its soft rope handles, a wrinkle-free finish, and a very resistant fabric, this bag is perfect for shopping, travel, beach, laptops, groceries and books - always in style! 

The artwork is part of The Lady and the Unicorn series, consisting of six tapestries woven in wool and silk, from designs drawn in Paris around 1500. They depict the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell, and touch), and although the full meaning is obscure, it has been interpreted as representing mutual love and understanding.

In the "Taste" tapestry, the lady takes sweets from a dish held by a maidservant. Her eyes are on a parakeet on her upheld left hand. The lion and the unicorn are both standing on their hind legs, and hold pennants that frame the lady on either side. A cute puppy looks up to the lady, probably hoping to receive a couple treats. Fantastical animals on the background play among the intricate flowers, in a forest without depth or perspective, creating the illusion of a dream.

The tapestries remained at risk until 1882, when the Musée de Cluny in Paris purchased them. Unfortunately, they were found in poor condition due to improper storage, suffering from dampness and mold, had lost some areas of weave and the colors faded. We have performed a meticulous digital restoration, with the reconstruction of missing patches, color correction of the many discolored areas, reharmonization of the subjects against the background, and overall recalibration of color vibrance. Both ladies' faces needed to be fully reconstructed, and we managed to maintain the most accurate resemblance to the originals. During the whole process, we chose a conservative restoration, which means we always preserved the texture and antique quality of the work. The result is an artwork that doesn't want to appear as new, and on the contrary wants to show the signs of time - but in a well preserved state. You can appreciate the full details of the restoration process in the Canvas or Tapestry versions of the same artwork (check Related Products below).

Features:

• Size: 24″ × 13″ × 5.5″ (60.9 × 33 × 14 cm)
• Exterior: 100% spun polyester
• Wrinkle-resistant thanks to its tightly woven spun polyester
• Interior lining: 50% cotton, 50% polyester cream sheeting
• Cream-colored cotton rope handles through golden metal grommets 
  

Production and Shipping:

 - Printed and shipped from the USA.
 - This product is made-to-order, consistently with our environmental pledge. It means that it is made especially for you as soon as you place an order. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

European GPSR:

Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), MedievalMade LLC and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 3838 Oak Lawn Ave, STE 1000, PMB 1108, Dallas, TX, 75219, US or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.