Advent calendar December 21 2020

Today we would like to raise the idea of a perfect result. That seems to be a fairly modern approach. We see repeatedly during our analyses that the perfect result is a non existing thing during the Middle Ages. This embroidery from Ärentuna is a good example of that.

Check out the blue square with the yellow pattern in. During the sewing someone ran out of yellow yarn. And continued with a light orange yarn instead. That someone, was also a bit unfocused and turned one of the wings of the pattern upside down.

Misstakes happens all the time when people are doing crafts. But during the Middle Ages people seemed less interested in fixing them. We find this very heartwarming and would like to strike a blow for not correcting things too often. It’s a bit like live TV. Don’t mention it, then the audience will notice it, just move on and everything will be just fine.

The embroidery is dated 14-15th century.
/ Amica & Maria
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2 thoughts on “Advent calendar December 21 2020

  1. Thank you for a lovely insight into different fabrics. I was researching medieval patterns in fabrics for an upcoming double filet crochet workshop and am hoping to use this particular pattern for one of our worksheets. Obviously, I will credit you and if you would like to see the product, I am happy to share. We do not sell the patterns – just share them with members of our group.

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