Elegant silk rectangle 35'square is fashioned of 100% pure silk twill and features stunning artwork taken from the sacred and historical copy of the Lindisfarne Gospels, an insular Anglo-Saxon and Celtic book painting of the early eighth century. One of Britain's greatest artistic and religious treasures the illuminated decorative pages were crafted by a single artist who later became the Bishop of Lindisfarne. Now housed in the British Library for public viewing, the Gospel of John features unique cross design, replicated for your wearing pleasure or to display in your home. Hand-screen print on silk twill with hand-rolled hem. Gift box includes a detailed history of this design. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the British Library.
