My attempt at recreating a 7th-century Merovingian Queen’s intricate silk tablet-woven band, originally found on the remains of Queen Bathilde at the monastery of Chelles. I’ve tried to replicate the weaving techniques, materials, and designs, making few adjustments to accommodate her resources and avoid inappropriate symbols.
Tag: France
Ste. Queen Bathild’s belt
More of the Chelles rabbit hole, cuz why not.
And so begins the Chelles rabbit hole.
Floatwork in the style of Chelles.
It’s high medieval.. no.. it’s Frankish.. no.. it’s Norse!!
The periods are all wrong, but it’s pretty!