Elegant silk rectangle 12' x 66' is fashioned of 100% pure silk twill and features stunning artwork taken from The Lindisfarne Gospels, an insular Anglo-Saxon and Celtic book painting of the early eighth century. Each of the four Gospels (St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke and St John) opens with a miniature of the appropriate Evangelist and an elaborate decorative 'carpet' page based on the form of a cross, which is replicated here 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.
