Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Although the production of authentic Aubusson textiles and other furniture is based in Aubusson, France, and at just a handful of small weaving workshops in nearby Felletin, the exceptionally detailed tapestries are renowned throughout the world as wall hangings, carpets and upholstery for a range of seating including sofas and armchairs.
Aubusson’s centuries-old tapestry production industry was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by UNESCO, affirming its importance in European decorative arts. The complex and labor-intensive process of weaving images involves hand-dyed wool to achieve specific hues, giving landscapes, scenes and floral patterns a distinctive realism.
Dating back at least to the 16th century, the Aubusson style has changed over time, with early work influenced by Turkish rugs that were popular with the European elite before the rise of the Italian Renaissance with its natural motifs. In 1665, the Aubusson workshops received the Manufacture Royale title, raising their visibility in France and beyond during the 17th century, with many authentic Aubusson tapestries produced for royal palaces and other prominent residences.
In the 18th century, the design of Aubusson textiles reflected the fad for chinoiserie. During the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, artisans from Aubusson were involved with the Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory in England. In the 20th century, now-iconic artists such as Alexander Calder and Joan Miró worked with Aubusson weavers on pieces.
The Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie complex, which features a museum, opened in 2016 in Aubusson to recognize and preserve this heritage.
Find a collection of authentic Aubusson rugs and carpets, pillows, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Early 2000s Nepalese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 19th Century French Antique Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
1850s French Antique Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Early 2000s Unknown Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
1950s Asian Vintage Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Silk, Bentwood
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Early 2000s French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool
Early 2000s Nepalese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Nepalese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
2010s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool
Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1990s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1990s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1980s Nepalese Vintage Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Silk, Wool
1980s Chinese Vintage Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1980s Chinese Vintage Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1990s Chinese Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material