Ancient Octopus  –  hand embroidered brooch

Macon&Lesquoy x Le Musée du Louvre 
Size: about 6,1x6,3cm

Krater, c. 1370–1325 BC
Clay
Paris, Louvre Museum, Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

This krater dates from the Late Bronze Age, more specifically the Late Minoan III A period (around the 14th century BC).
This period corresponds to the end of the Minoan civilisation on Crete, marked by strong Mycenaean influences in the arts and trade across the Mediterranean.
The style of this piece is characterised by refined pottery, with elegant forms and painted decorations often inspired by the marine, plant or geometric worlds.
This particular piece stands out for its red-figure decoration, enhanced by an octopus motif. As the octopus spreads its tentacles with grace, the liveliness of the lines reveals the painter’s mastery.

©Photo GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Tony Querrec

The embroidery designs for our brooches are exclusively imagined and created by the M&L designers. Each piece is entirely hand-embroidered using cannetille wire, following a centuries-old Indo-Pakistani embroidery technique. That is why, in 2009, we recruited our artisans in Pakistan, where we established our own embroidery workshop.

Our brooches are delicate. Avoid friction and contact with water. To keep them looking their best for years to come, store them carefully in their beautiful presentation box.

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