| Horse Motifs for use in Kievan Rus Embroidery: |
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| A Heart-shaped motif from a metalworked piece from the Caucasus region, circa 4th to 9th centuries. It gives a good idea of the, er, NONrealism approach, as well as ideas for decorative beading.... Source: "Russian Folk Motifs" by Peter Linenthal |
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| The following 5 images are all from "Here Be Wyverns: Hundreds of Patterns Graphed from Medieval Sources" by Nancy Spies, C.2002, Arelate Studio, Jarretsville MD. ISBN 0-9718960-0-3. Used WITHOUT permission. GO BUY THIS BOOK! It's SO worth it! |
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