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What is Aubusson fabric?
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Aubusson was a well-known textile and rug maker from the 17th century. It was celebrated for its grand designs and exceptional quality, making both tapestry-woven carpets and knotted-pile carpets woven on looms. The designs were highly detailed and often featured floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Aubusson rugs and carpets from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Handwoven Aubusson Rug, Green with Flowers
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Handwoven antique Aubusson rug,
circa 1820
Material: wool
Dimensions: 250 x 240 cm; 8.2 x 7.87 ft
Boccara Gallery has an important collection of Aubusson rugs from the XVIIIth to the XXth centuries. The style developed in Aubusson is recognized today as one of the most influential of the European rug and tapestries History.
Workshops to produce Aubusson flat-woven rugs were established under the royal warrant in 1743 to manufacture pile carpets primarily for the nobility.
Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early sixteenth century. By issuing the edict of Nantes, Henry IV granted all non-Catholics freedom of worship...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Mythological Aubusson Tapestry "The Rape of Proserpina"
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
17th century mythological Aubusson tapestry
"The rape of Proserpina" and Cerberus
Wool
Measure: 200 x 210 cm
circa 1660
Perfect condition
My...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Classical Greek Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Large French Aubusson Pastoral Verdure Tapestry or Wall Hanging
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant and playful Aubusson tapestry depicting the typical French scenery of castle surrounded by a forest with birds and river in the foreground.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry 19th Century - Numbered 2180 - No. 1410
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Category
Antique 1860s French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-fenêtres.
Comprising a true pair and two further panels en suite. Each woven in wools. The design of each with top cartouche issui...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
Tapestry Manufacture d'Aubusson 19th century - Scène Champêtre - N° 1413
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Category
Antique 1890s French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
