Aubusson tapestry (French: Tapisserie d'Aubusson) is tapestry manufactured at Aubusson, in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France. The term often covers similar products made in …

2020年10月22日 · However, Aubusson has its own namesake craft, weaving, that became so popular, the city's name became a commonly used term for the rugs and tapestries produced …

Aubusson tapestry can be based on an image in any artistic style, prepared by a paper ‘cartoon’ (template) designer. Weaving is done manually by a lissier, or weaver, on a loom positioned …

2024年4月8日 · The craft of Aubusson tapestry, rooted in a centuries-old tradition, involves the intricate process of weaving images, primarily large decorative wall hangings, rugs, and pieces …

In 2009, UNESCO recognized Aubusson tapestry as part of its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, drawing on the expertise preserved by Robert Four …

The peak of the Aubusson tapestry industry came under the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. Colbert, the Prime Minister for Louis XIV, promoted the workshops to the rank of Manufacture …

The origins of Aubusson tapestry remain a mystery, and legends abound. For some, Aubusson tapestry dates back to the Moors who settled in the area after being defeated in Poitiers in 732 …

A city that grew alongside the ancient art of tapestry: centuries of weaving are celebrated in the city’s own museum of tapestry in the region of Limousin. In Aubusson, ponder over 600 years …

Tapestry, a living know-how. Beyond the works of art exhibited on the picture rails of the International Aubusson Tapestry City, it is the entire textile art industry that visitors can …

Since the XVth century, Aubusson, French emblem of tapestry and carpet, has spread its art of weaving around the world. The Manufacture Robert Four today embodies Aubusson heritage. …