William Morris Red Small French Table Runner SIZE:14"W x 33"H From an 18th century painting

From an 18th century painting by Francesco Guardi detailing men hauling goods into port

The use of widely varying colors: crimsons

This Belgian jacquard tapestry

one that is lovely and inviting

this contemporary arbor tapestry will steal the show

William Morris Red Small French Table Runner SIZE:14"W x 33"H From an 18th century paintingThis jacquard table runner tapestry William Morris Red is woven on a red background. It is inspired from a William Morris embroidered panel done in 1898. This work portrays large acanthus leaves on a floral background. The symbolism of the acanthus leaf: as a perennial plant it represents enduring or recurring life. In ancient Greece, the acanthus leaf symbolized life emerging from death. As Christianity emerged and flourished, the meaning shifted to