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The Original Chartres Labyrinth - circa 1201 AD
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The Classic Seven Labyrinth circa 1500 BC
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We offer replicas of historic & contemporary Labyrinth designs and devotional items made by the finest artisans. Watch our auctions for labyrinths and other inspirational items.
The Chartres 11-circuit Labyrinth was completed in 1201 AD, during the re-building of the Cathedral de Notre Dame in Chartres France. The rest of the project was not finished for another 25 years, in 1226 AD. The Labyrinth has a 6 petal rosette in the center, thought to represent either the six days of creation and/or the Virgin Mary. It also has 113 teeth round the perimeter, thought to represent a lunar calendar used in determining the date of Easter each year. In all our Chartres labyrinth products we address these precise details!
The Classic-7 (Cretan) labyrinth is one of the oldest labyrinth forms found in the world dating as much as 3,500 to 4,000 years in history to coins found on the Island of Crete. It has been found in many cultures across the globe. They are scattered throughout the villages of the Scandinavian coast, Iceland, Africa, the Mediterranean, and other remote areas. Our versions are slightly 'egg-shaped' as are most ancient of examples.
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