Woman on decade-long mission to recreate Bayeux Tapestry | AFP

In eastern England, Swedish-born Mia Hansson has spent the last decade recreating one of history's most famous embroidered artworks, the Bayeux Tapestry. Hansson says the painstaking work has become a form of therapy, helping her to relax. Despite spending years recreating scenes from the 11th-century masterpiece, she insists she started the project for the craftsmanship, not the history. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only