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Such a moving story, it reads like a tapestry, with all of the threads coming together to form a beautiful image of dedication. Thank you for sharing it here.

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Thank you Michelle!

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Nov 23, 2023Liked by Danielle Oteri

what a very touching story you are a very gifted writer

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Thank you!

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Nov 24, 2023Liked by Danielle Oteri

I think I read a shorter version of this essay some time ago and found it fascinating,thanks for sharing. I wonder whether there’s any relationship between this tapestry series and the ones in the Cluny Museum in Paris.

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No connection other than they have equally murky origins

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I visited the cloisters in 1991. I purchased and embroidery kit of the Unicorn in Captivity. It took me ten years to complete.

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It took ten years for the West Dean weavers to make the replica for Stirlinf Castle!

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Dear Danielle Oteri🙏

Thank you for sharing and enhancing the knowledge in the world.

I shall, indeed, read your article, essay many times. I'm sure.

I'm reminded of this beautiful assemblage of music, this album - The Lady and The Unicorn - I simply adore, by the exquisitely talented Mr John Renbourn :

https://youtube.com/watch?v=e6jvdjga2xg&si=2_OiZAwyZElChDzf

I hope you don't mind, my inadvertent intrusion upon your lovely space.

Warmest regards from London 🙏🧘🌌

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