Game of Thrones Tapestry
2nd August 2019
Although the conclusion of the television series ‘Game of Thrones’ may have left some fans devastated, a tapestry in Ireland’s Ulster Museum depicting events from the series will provide fans the craving they need.
Image: Ann McManus (source)
After being garnered from The Embroiders Guild and Northern Island Patchwork guild, volunteers set to work creating a tapestry clocking in at 77 metres long!
Image: Ann McManus (source)
The remarkable art piece heavily utilises the genius of the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, both in style and concept. They both characterise intense battles, illustrated through the elegant art form of embroidery.
Image: Ann McManus (source)
Six volunteers worked in tight, cramped conditions around an 11-metre-long panel at any one time.
Learn more about this astonishing piece in this article from The Irish News HERE