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| The Kynsna Tapestry | |||
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Knysna Tapestry was commissioned by Elan Preston-Whyte of the UK as gift
for her husband. It illustrates
the colourful story of the area, using spectacular imagery of towering yellowwood
trees, grey elephants, and green forests, the Outeniqua Mountain range in
the distance, and ships passing between the treacherous Knysna rocks.
The small village of Knysna nestles between the beautiful Knysna Forest and the Indian Ocean. The Khoi Khoi named the place Tsitsikamma, which means land of honey. A long time ago the Knysna Forest was the source of woods for furniture making, house building and railway sleepers; and it was also home to many elephants. The villagers in Knysna were thus involved in wood and ivory trading. Guided by a lookout using signals, trading ships sailed directly into the Knysna lagoon between the treacherous Knysna Heads, two very distinct rocks. Many a ship was wrecked trying to enter the lagoon without guidance. The natural beauty of Knysna is still remarkable. Although the elephants have long gone, remnants of the equatorial forests remain, and the sea has spectacular aquatic life, including Knysna sea horses. The Knysna Tapestry
illustrates the colourful story of the area, using spectacular imagery
of towering yellowwood trees, grey elephants, and green forests, with
the Outeniqua Mountain range in the distance, and ships passing between
the Knysna rocks.
Would you like to own a unique piece of art made by the fantastically talented women of the Keiskamma region? Visit our shop for ideas and contact us to enquire about commisions. |
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