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Aubusson
Aubusson workshops
were established in 1743 to manufacture pile carpets primarily
for the nobility, to whom the Savonnerie court production
was not available. Aubusson carpets were, however, also made
for the royal residences. Soon after the production of pile
carpets began flat woven carpets followed and remained the
main line. Aubusson, tapestry production which was previously
in use in this district, was adopted as well.
Different styles and color palettes were introduced in this
process related to the production era. These styles are mostly
known as Directoire, Charles the X, Luis Philippe, Napoleon
Etc.
By now many of these carpets are being reproduced at various
carpet weaving centers internationally, all using the term
Aubusson.
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