Vintage Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging
Not every knight needs a castle. Sometimes all he needs is one very lucky bedroom!
Woven in France during the 1950s, this extraordinary folk art wall hanging transforms an ordinary wall into the backdrop of endless adventures. With his silver armour, crimson cape and Norman shield, our noble guardian looks as though he has stepped straight out of a medieval manuscript, only with a delightful mid-century twist.
This wonderfully characterful wool wall hanging depicts a proud Norman knight, standing watch with sword and shield, ready to defend imaginary kingdoms for generations to come. It captures everything we love about European folk art: bold colours, charmingly simplified forms and craftsmanship that feels honest rather than perfect.
The details
Look a little closer and the piece reveals its finest secret. The helmet is intricately woven with shimmering brass thread, catching the light in a way photographs can hardly do justice. It is a beautiful little flourish that transforms an already striking textile into something rather special.
Whether hung in a child's bedroom, a playroom or even a library, this is the sort of piece that quietly builds an entire world around it. Pair it with antique wooden furniture, vintage books and toy castles and suddenly the room feels less decorated and more like the setting of an adventure.
This is the perfect piece for everyone who believe a child's room should spark the imagination as much as it delights the eye. Timeless instead of trendy. Imaginative instead of themed.
Condition
The colours remain beautifully rich, the wool is in a good vintage condition and the textile shows no noteworthy damage. It is ready to inspire another generation of brave knights, fearless princesses, dragon tamers... or simply lovers of wonderfully unusual interiors.
Product info
TRANSPORT & DELIVERY
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GENERAL CONDITION
Please keep in mind that in many cases we sell vintage and antique pieces. None of these pieces should be considered new or in perfect condition.
All of our vintage products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use. We restore our pieces so they will be clean and in a good working condition. However we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The physical object can differ slightly in colour from the object as presented online. We have made every effort to display colours accurately, but cannot guarantee that the pictures accurately reflect the colour of those goods in real life.
Returns
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