St. Gervais Wall Hangings

Welcome to St. Gervais wall hangings and cushions

The design and manufacture of these products was inspired by traditional pieces on display in an old rural French house built by the Knights Templar. They are individually produced by local artisans in St. Gervais in rural Charente (western France), using authentic French tapestry fabrics. Each wall hanging is delivered with its own certificate of authenticity and individual identification code and comes with a black medieval style hanging pole and finials.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome to St. Gervais wall hangings and cushions. The design and manufacture of these products was inspired by traditional pieces on display in an old rural French house built by the Knights Templar. They are individually produced by local artisans in St. Gervais in rural Charente (western France), using authentic French tapestry fabrics. Each wall hanging is delivered with its own certificate of authenticity and individual identification code and comes with a black medieval style hanging pole and finials. More about the Knights Templar. History of the Knights Templar. In 1118 AD, the Knights Templar were founded by a small number of French knights who wanted to devote themselves to protecting pilgrims en route to the Holy Land. In 1129 AD, the Knights Templar were established as a holy order by the Pope. The Vatican granted the Templars the right to the spoils taken in battle, ordered the clergy to protect them, and gave them exemption from the payment of tithes. Individual Templars could have no worldly possessions of their own, so as others wished to join the order, their property passed to the order, which soon became vastly wealthy. Brief history of the Knights Templar. At one time the Templars numbered about 20,000 knights. They acquired many farms throughout France, which they ran as self-contained communities. They owned around 870 properties throughout Western and Southern Europe, and they built several major castles in the Holy Land in order to defend the pilgrim routes. The income from these enterprises helped to pay for the military operations in the Holy Land, and they are also said to have created the first banking system. Rather than carry money on their hazardous journey, pilgrims were able to deposit their money with the Templars on departure, and to collect the money at their destination. Brief history of the Knights Templar. Soon the Templars' financial activities developed beyond the requirements of pilgrims, and they gained even greater wealth and influence. Eventually they attracted enemies envious of their wealth, and became persecuted and accused of heresy. In 1312 the order was abolished. The French King, Philip IV, seized most of the wealth of the order, whilst their land passed to the Knights of St John, also called the Knights Hospitaller, an order which primarily cared for the sick. Many of the properties once owned by The Knights Templar can still be seen in many parts of South West France today. Wall hangings. Available in three sizes to suit your space, the wall hangings enrich your home creating an aesthetic form of wall decoration. The cushions are designed to compliment the wall hangings and continue the splash of colour. The pieces are available in six designs, and three sizes. There are also matching cushions. All hangings come complete with authenticity certificate, black metal hanging pole and traditional style finials, and stabilizing base bar. Liveried Charger | La Chasse | Campsis Riveria Royal Vine | Pendragon Noir | Pendragon Doré. Cushions. Cushions are hand made in fabrics matching those of the wall hangings. All cushions have four tassels, stud back opening for cleaning and measure 40cm by 40cm (filler not included). There are also matching wall hangings. Liveried Charger | La Chasse | Campsis Riveria Royal Vine | Pendragon Noir | Pendragon Doré. Hand made in a rich tapestry fabric, featuring liveried horses on a rouge brocade background, with rich claret red tassels. Hand made in a rich tapestry fabric, with scenes depicting the traditional French hunt, with multi-coloured blending tassels. Hand made in a rich tapestry fabric, claret wine campsis blossoms on a vibrant green brocade background, with rich claret red tassels. Hand made in rich brocade fabric, gold vine pattern on a deep blue background, with rich gold tassels. Hand made in rich brocade fabric, Pendragon styled after the Arthurian legend, depict castles and dragons on a black background, with rich claret red tassels. Hand made in rich brocade fabric, Pendragon styled after the Arthurian legend, depict castles and dragons on a gold background, with rich gold tassels.