Snails are peaceful, non-aggressive animals that for a 20 year period between 1290 and 1310 were often depicted floating above a belligerent knight in full regalia. Less frequently the knight had put down his sword and knelt in front of the snail. Even more rarely, a nearly naked humble man was praying to the snail. Even bishops were shown having conversations with snails as if with an equal. There were at the time several sectarian movements that repudiated the concept of war, or "just war," and longed to return to a more peaceful Christian philosophy, for instance the Cathars and the Waldesians. These people were considered heretics by the Catholic church, and were burned alive and massacred. No one knows why monks illustrated the books they copied with knights fighting snails. Was it silent support for these peace-loving sects? We will never know, as the monks never revealed the meaning of it.
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Design #3566028- 100% Italian cotton sateen duvet cover
- Softens with washing
- Available in Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, and King/Cal. King sizes
- Design on front and back
- Hidden zipper closure
- Interior corner ties
- Create your ideal bedroom, guest room, dorm room or kid's room with the color and pattern of your choice on a naturally comfortable Spoonflower Duvet Cover. Made with 100% Italian cotton sateen that softens with washing, this duvet cover features a discreetly hidden zipper at the foot and comforter ties inside each corner to hold your insert in place. Your selected design will be featured on both the front and the back of the Duvet Cover.
- Twin/Twin XL Duvet: 68" x 94" (173 cm x 238 cm)
- Full/Queen Duvet: 92" x 94" (234 cm x 238 cm)
- King/Cal King Duvet: 106" x 94" (269 cm x 238 cm)
- Comforter/duvet insert not included. All duvet covers are designed by independent artists, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA.
- Machine wash warm on a gentle/delicate setting. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed.
- Fabric will soften with washing.
- Minimal shrinkage will occur during washing, which is characteristic of this cotton sateen and will allow for the optimal fit.
100% cotton sateen imported from Italy with a delicate drape and subtle sheen
- Estimated shrinkage: 2-3% in length and 3-4% in width
- Perfect for duvets, comforters, sheeting, quilt backings, tapestries, backdrops, and drapery.
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Actual enluminures from the middle ages made into a repeating design.
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I am a stained glass artist and graphic designer. I love light, color, and unique themes. Contact me chantal@chantalpare.ca if you want a resize. Designs best viewed in FABRIC COLLECTIONS (see below) for matching coordinates. WALLPAPER: I work at
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