Tree of Life Pastel Pillow Cover Castle Gerard Mercator (bottom left) and

Gerard Mercator (bottom left) and Jodocus Hondius (his father

They were commissioned by the King of Poland and were woven in the Netherlands and Flanders in the mid 16th century

This luxurious replica tapestry is based on the original 16th century one depicting the 5 senses—The Lady and the Unicorn Series

This wall tapestry is a revival of an 1879 piece by William Morris

Considered as a major piece of the decorative art of the Victorian time

Tree of Life Pastel Pillow Cover Castle Gerard Mercator (bottom left) andTree of Life Pastel Belgian tapestry pillow cover is inspired by the work of William Morris, painter, author and poet. The tree of life tapestry is a mystical concept, a metaphor for common descent, and a motif in various world theologies and philosophies.