Landscape Tapestry

Nature scenes, also known as “verdures” or “green scenes” grew popular in the 1600s. One weaving center famous for producing verdures was the medieval Flemish town called Oudennarde in Belgium. For centuries, Oudennarde Tapestries were so popular among European royalty that they were produced and delivered to kings across the continent, from Poland to Spain. Verdures evoke the beauty and quiet serenity of the forest without being bound by specific time or location. Images of trees, plants, birds, animals, and water are primary, while buildings and people are either minor or completely missing. The timeless beauty of nature scenes fit easily with any décor.

Here are just a few examples of several hundred other landscape and port scenes available from European weavers!