{"product_id":"medieval-blep-cat-cotton-tea-towel-58347","title":"Medieval Blep Cat Cotton Tea Towel – Crowned Cat Illustration, Marginalia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ROYAL CAT WITH A VERY UNROYAL EXPRESSION!\u003cbr\u003e\nWho says medieval art has to be serious?\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet our magnificently crowned medieval cat, complete with an elaborate golden crown, wide-eyed expression and a cheeky little tongue sticking out.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis wonderfully eccentric feline features an original illustration from the Scheibler’sches Wappenbuch (Scheibler Armorial), a German manuscript dating back to around 1450.\u003cbr\u003e\nMore than five centuries later, this medieval cat is still making people smile!\u003cbr\u003e\nWe've given this splendidly peculiar creature a new home, surrounded by an ornate medieval manuscript-style border featuring golden oak leaves, acorns and rich burgundy flourishes against an aged parchment background.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe result is a charmingly unusual cotton tea towel that combines medieval history, quirky cat humour and practical kitchen style.\u003cbr\u003e\nA LITTLE PIECE OF MEDIEVAL HISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scheibler Armorial is a beautifully illustrated collection of heraldic coats of arms, begun in 15th-century Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\nMedieval artists certainly had a sense of humour, and this extraordinary crowned cat, now affectionately known as a \"blep cat\", is a delightful example of the wonderfully strange creatures found in historical artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\nOur design brings this centuries-old character into the modern kitchen while celebrating its original medieval charm.\u003cbr\u003e\nPRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\n100% cotton tea towel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 48 × 70 cm (approximately 19 × 27.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures a medieval crowned cat illustration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\nDecorative burgundy and gold illuminated manuscript-style border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\nWarm antique parchment background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nWash at 30°C.\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not tumble dry.\u003cbr\u003e\nA GIFT WITH CHARACTER\u003cbr\u003e\nA lovely choice for cat lovers, medieval history enthusiasts, gothic home décor fans and anyone who enjoys something a little different.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether displayed in a cottage kitchen, given as a housewarming present or bought simply because you love this ridiculous little cat, it's a practical kitchen accessory with a fascinating story behind it.\u003cbr\u003e\nA little medieval mischief for the modern home!\u003cbr\u003e\nWyrd Dezigns – Unusual designs for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":55755162878289,"sku":"TEATOWL","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/8948\/8209\/files\/il_fullxfull.8831786716_c4wf.jpg?v=1794321855","url":"https:\/\/wyrddezigns.com\/products\/medieval-blep-cat-cotton-tea-towel-58347","provider":"Wyrd Dezigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}