What is it about Dragons that has captured our imagination so deeply? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, our pop culture continues to churn out stories involving Humans and Dragons.
One of the oldest stories is St George and the Dragon, which is depicted in this incredible sculpture, unveiled in 1489 as an alter monument. This late Medieval wood sculpture now lives in the Stockholm Cathedral next to the Royal Palace. The spikes of the dragon were made from moose antlers – my favorite creative detail.
Legends about Dragons exist from Asia to Europe. They were associated with the Emperor of China, and Tolkien wrote about dragons in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Did you know there are many people who believe that Dragons existed in our distant past here on Earth? Dragons or similar creatures appear in the myths and legends of almost all cultures around the world. Jason’s Golden Fleece was guarded by a Dragon. Today, people play Dungeons and Dragons in games that go on for hours, days or weeks.
A popular motif in recent literature is the friendly Dragon that is raised from a hatched egg, by a special Dragon-Whisperer or Dragon Master. The 3rd installment of How to Train Your Dragon comes out next year, following movies like Dragonheart, Eragon, Pete’s Dragon, Never-ending Story, and who can forget the Pink Lady Dragon in Shrek?
I buy every Dragon fabric I can find, because I know we have serious Dragon Fans out there who will snap them up. I’ve had my own fantasy of being a Dragon-Whisperer since I was a kid. Who wouldn’t want to have a Dragon as a pal?…like Puff the Magic Dragon?
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana and Paul
* The collage above features a photo of St George and the Dragon by Berndt Notke, with Dragon-themed fabrics now in stock.
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