Editions d'Art de Rambouillet makes the best reproductions of antique tapestries in the world. This tapestry was made in France in the 70s or 80s (my educated guess) by the company's original masters, André Demay and Georges Boitard, using the silk screening process, which is far superior to today's standard jacquard loom weaving. In my opinion, if you find a better looking historical tapestry than a Rambouillet, it is an original. If you search for "Rambouillet tapestry" on Youtube, you can find some videos going over the history of the company and the process they use.

Originally woven in the Loire Valley in France, this early sixteenth century tapestry now hangs in the Cluny Museum in Paris. The scene is of three mounted noblemen who are leaving the castle in the distance for a falconing expedition. They are accompanied by an escort on foot, who carries his masters sword. The mounted noble in the centre has just flown one falcon and is slipping another from his gauntleted fist. The rider on the left is also holding a falcon. Strips of leather called jesses were tied to the legs of the falcons. These jesses were about six inches long and always worn by trained birds to enable the falconer to hold the birds on the fist. On the left in the background two peasants are out walking. This tapestry reflects a transitional period between the Mille-Fleurs tapestries of the fifteenth century and the hunting scenes of a later period.

There is a tan backing with steel rings for hanging. There are more rings than normal, and a few have thread showing on the tapestry. The tapestry measures roughly 70" x 54". It is 24% cotton, 26% wool, 24% linen, and 26% viscose. If you have questions or want more detailed pictures, just email me. Sold as is. No returns.