Aubusson tapestry tradition

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The Aubusson tapestry tradition is a renowned French art of hand-woven wall hangings and carpets, celebrated for its intricate designs and centuries-old craftsmanship.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf intangible cultural heritage
tapestry weaving tradition
associatedInstitution Cité internationale de la tapisserie
surface form: Cité internationale de la tapisserie d’Aubusson
associatedTown Felletin
country France
economicRole cultural tourism attraction
local craft industry
heritageStatus Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
surface form: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
historicalPeriodOfFlourishing 17th century
18th century
19th century
influencedBy Flemish tapestry tradition
involvesProfession cartoon designer
dye specialist
weaver
knownFor fine craftsmanship
intricate designs
large-scale wall tapestries
locatedIn Aubusson
Creuse department
Massif Central
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
surface form: Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
medium hand-woven tapestry
originatedBeforeCentury 15th century
partOf French decorative arts
patronage European aristocracy
French royal court
preservationEffort heritage protection programs in France
product decorative panels
tapestry carpets
upholstery fabrics
wall hangings
recognizedBy UNESCO
relatedTo Manufacture des Gobelins
surface form: Gobelins tapestry tradition
style cartoons after painters
historical scenes
mythological scenes
pastoral scenes
verdure tapestries
trainingMode apprenticeship
specialized tapestry schools
UNESCOInscriptionYear 2009
usesMaterial cotton
metallic threads
silk
wool
usesTechnique hand loom weaving
low-warp loom
weft-faced weaving

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Creuse knownFor Aubusson tapestry tradition
Aubusson knownFor Aubusson tapestry tradition
this entity surface form: Aubusson tapestry
Aubusson heritageDesignation Aubusson tapestry tradition
this entity surface form: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Aubusson tapestry craftsmanship)