Grödinge tapestry

A replica of the Grödingebonaden at Grödinge church

Grödinge tapestry (Swedish: Grödingebonaden) is a handwoven tapestry that is at display at the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm, Sweden.[1] It originates from Grödinge church in Södermanland.[2] The tapestry has a symmetrical square pattern in blue and white with lions, birds and eagles or falcons, as well as dragons along the lower edge. Grödingebonaden consists of two lengths, of which one has remaining edges which shows the weave width to be about 85 cm (33 in). The original length for both the tapestries is unknown.[1] The tapestry is made of wool and dates from around the latter part of the Middle Ages. It was donated to the Swedish History Museum in 1910.[3]

In 1971, the Swedish postal service issued two stamps featuring motifs from the tapestry: a lion and a griffin.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Svensk uppslagsbok Malmö, 1932.
  2. ↑ "Textilier". Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kyrkligt föremål 96361. SHM 14316". www.historiska.se. Swedish History Museum. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "De äldsta dubbelvävarna". www.textilhemslojd.se. Sveriges hemslöjdskonsulenter. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
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