This tapestry was woven in the 15th Century on a high-warp (vertical) loom. It originated from Les Ateliers de France, possible from Burgundy, and was bequeathed by a Madame Edmond Dollfuss in 1930 to the Cluny Museum in Paris where it hangs today. In the Middle Ages, tapestries were almost exclusively commissioned by the nobility, yet they often featured scenes from everyday life including peasant activities. This tapestry depicts the harvesting of grapes on the right, and the pressing and treading into wine on the left. The story is set against a mille-fleurs (thousand flowers) background which was very popular in the 15th Century and was possibly inspired by the custom of strewing cut flowers on the ground on fte days. The Noblewoman in the centre front is about to dip a flagon into the barrel of newly made wine. The richly dressed couple on the left are inspecting the labours of the peasants and the lady is taking the opportunity of tasting the grapes. This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging. Composition: 52% cotton, 48% wool Finish on reverse: This tapestry is fully backed with luxury cotton lining incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging purposes.