How to Look like a Medieval Unicorn Hunter

Travel back in time with a medieval look inspired by The Met’s beloved The Unicorn Tapestries and see how you can replicate one of the hunters from the tapestries using makeup.

Cecilia Zhou

April 22, 2022

10 min. watch

Travel back in time with a medieval look inspired by The Met’s beloved The Unicorn Tapestries. Follow along as Cecilia Zhou, Senior Guide at the Harvard Art Museums, explores the fascinating mythical history behind the unicorn and shares how you can replicate the look of one of the hunters from the tapestries. Grab your favorite supplies to get started.

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Cecilia Zhou
Senior Guide at the Harvard Art Museums

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