Mia Hansson's Hand-Embroidered Bayeux Tapestry Reproduction Nears Completion
Mia Hansson, an educator, has dedicated a decade to meticulously hand-embroidering a full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, amassing nearly 9,000 hours of work. Next week, she will be present at Castle Fine Art on South Molton Street in London to share insights about her endeavor. Hansson has carefully analyzed the original artwork to recreate the tapestry at its authentic length of approximately 70 meters, with around seven meters remaining to be finished by July 2027, aligning with the original tapestry's return to France following its display at the British Museum. This week marks the public unveiling of the original tapestry. Additionally, Hansson's research has led to 'Bayeux Illuminated,' a series of six limited edition pieces that reinterpret significant scenes as medieval illuminated manuscripts.
Key facts
- Mia Hansson has spent ten years hand-embroidering a full-scale reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry.
- She has devoted nearly 9,000 hours to the project.
- Hansson is a teacher by profession, not a professional textile artist.
- The reproduction is approximately 70 meters long when finished.
- She has about seven meters left to complete.
- She hopes to finish by July 2027, timed with the original tapestry's return to France.
- The original Bayeux Tapestry is on display at the British Museum in London for the first time.
- Hansson's work is associated with the British Museum and has led to 'Bayeux Illuminated,' a suite of six limited edition works.
- She will be at Castle Fine Art on South Molton Street throughout next week.
Entities
Artists
- Mia Hansson
Institutions
- British Museum
- Castle Fine Art
- Artlyst
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- France
- South Molton Street
Sources
- Artlyst —