The Lady and the Unicorn Sense of Smell Tapestry clan Book of the Week

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800 AD and is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination

The original wall hangings are early 16th Century

The design includes some of the most iconic landmarks and quirky details

The Lady and the Unicorn Sense of Smell Tapestry clan Book of the WeekThe original Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries are the most celebrated set that have survived from the medieval period. They consist of six which can now be found in the Cluny Museum, Paris. These tapestries depict the five human senses and the sixth is called "To My Only Desire". This tapestry 'Sense of Smell'; shows the Lady smelling a flower, depicting the sense of smell. Note the`mille fleur' (thousand flowers) covered with tiny flowers, among which