Orthodox Tapestries
Description: This design features an ornate Orthodox cross, highlighted by elegant, swirling floral patterns that frame the cross symmetrically on both sides. The deep red color of the cross adds a sense of solemnity and reverence, while the intricate detailing evokes a timeless and sacred quality. This piece beautifully blends tradition with artistic flourishes, making it a powerful symbol of faith and craftsmanship.
Description: Russian Orthodox cross or Orthodox cross is a variation of the Christian cross since the 6th century in the Byzantine Empire. The cross has three horizontal crossbeams, with the lowest one slanted. Nowadays it is a symbol of the Russian Orthodox Church and a distinctive feature of the cultural landscape of Russia. Other names for the symbol include the Byzantine cross, Russian cross, and Slavonic or Suppedaneum cross.