Mille-fleur

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Tapestry "The Triumph of Death, or the Three Fates" with a typical mille-fleur background, Flemish, c. 1510-20.

Mille-fleur (French) literally means "thousand flower" and refers to a background made of many small flowers and plants. It was an especially popular motif in the applied arts and crafts during the Middle Ages in Europe.

Millefleurs style is frequently seen in 15th century French and 16th century Low Countries tapestry. For an example, see The Lady and the Unicorn and The Hunt of the Unicorn.

[edit] See also

• Millefiori is an Italian term used in reference to mosaic glass art.

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