Knot garden

Knot gardens were popular for wealthier homes during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Original designs for knot gardens were usually inspired by patterns on objects found in the home, such as carpets, cushions, carvings and embroidery.

Our knot garden design is taken directly from a motif on an oak cupboard in our collection. The cupboard was made in England in about 1620 and would have been used to store cups, glasses and condiments.