"Lady and Unicorn: Sight" Tote

Considered one of the most beautiful scenes in the Lady and Unicorn series, our fully restored version is finally ready to be part of your journeys! This spacious and highly durable tote bag can carry your laptop, books, groceries, up to 44lbs (20kg). Then, you can easily fold it and store it even inside your regular bag. 

The Lady and the Unicorn is a series 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 'Sight' tapestry, the lady is seated, holding a mirror up in her right hand. The unicorn kneels on the ground, with his front legs in the lady's lap, from which he gazes at his reflection in the mirror. This could be interpreted as a display of vanity, but it's rather an act of introspection. The two lovers don't look directly into each other's eyes, but their gaze is mediated by the mirror, and for a good reason: only by knowing oneself, the bond between lovers can grow deeper. The "sight" is therefore an invitation to "see" yourself.  

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 discolored areas, color harmonization of the subjects against the background, and overall restoring of original vibrance. In doing so, we avoided plastic results by choosing a conservative restoration, aimed to preserve texture and the signs of antiquity. We feel confident to say that no other restoration of this scope and detail has been undertaken before on this particular artwork. You can appreciate the full details in the Canvas version (check Related Products below). 

This is a durable bag, double-stitched for extra strength. Thanks to its boxed corners, it's able to expand better than bags with straight corners. Its dual handles are made from 100% natural cotton bull denim and ensure easy-carrying. 

Features:

• Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (39 × 39 cm)
• 100% spun polyester fabric
• Dual handles made from 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)
• Maximum weight limit: 44lbs (20 kg)
• Handle length: 26″ (67 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
• Black non-woven laminate inside
• Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard certified

Production and Shipping:

- Manufactured and shipped from USA or Mexico, depending on destination. For European orders, it is produced and shipped from Latvia.
-  Packaged in a poly bag
-  This product is made-to-order, consistently with our environmental pledge. This means that this product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. 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
Other compliance information: Meets the lead and cadmium level requirements.

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.