Rafi Hoq told Newsweek he was "moved" when someone online revealed the tapestry's potential origins and worth.

Heraldic symbols: Tapestries with medieval European influences often ... known for a focus on landscapes and mythological figures. Floral patterns and nature motifs: Asian tapestry designs ...

This is because the tapestry is a French cultural asset, as reported in the Stuttgarter Zeitung. The larger medieval textile is a UNESCO Memory of the World heritage asset that continues to ...