OPUS MAGNUSSON - Long Dog Samplers

Price: $39

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Stitch count: 356 x 395 stitches
“Icelandic samplers were strictly geometric and often used circular of polygonal frames. Having established the basic area, motifs were then embroidered within the spaces. Subjects ranged from flora and fauna to hunting scenes and religious icons. These samplers were heavily influenced by Norse and Celtic imagery. Here an example in the frequent use of intertwined knots and ropes. Equally stylized flowers and animals are rooted firmly in the Northern European tradition.

Similar patterns can also be seen on traditional Icelandic wall hangings and bed covers which were worked in dyed wool.”

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