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'Aubusson' is a town in the French ''département'' of Creuse, of which it is the only ''sous-préfecture''.
It is well-known for its tapestry and carpets, which have been famous throughout the world since the 14th Century. Its origins were born with the arrival of weavers from Flanders, who took refuge in Aubusson around 1580. There is a famous collection of Aubusson tapestries at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. The style of the tapestries produced has changed through the centuries, from scenes of green landscapes through to hunting scenes. In the 17th Century, the Aubusson and Felletin workshops were given "Royal Appointment" status. A downturn in fortunes came after the French revolution and the arrival of wallpaper. However, tapestry made something of a comeback during the 30's, with artists such as Cocteau, Dufy, Dali, Braque, Calder and Picasso being invited to Aubusson to express themselves through the medium of wool. Aubusson Tapestry still thrives today, preserving a range of traditional skills.
Aubusson Tapestry
Created in 1981, the museum exhibits nearly 600 years of tapestry creation and production. This rich collection is composed of 17th, 18th and 19th Century tapestries and carpets. As well as works from its own collection, there are also regular exhibitions of tapestries from around the world, showcasing works right up to the present day.
This is a permanent exhibition that is staged in an ancient Creusois house in Aubusson. The interior tells the history and traditions of tapestry as well as showing furniture of the period.
In medieval era was a vice-county. The rulers were:
★ Ranulf I ?-934
★ Robert I 934-942
★ Renaud I 942-958 (son of Ranulf I)
★ Ranulf II Cabridel 958-1031
★ Ranulf III 1031-1060
★ Renaud III 1060-1069
★ William I 1069-1106
★ Renaud IV 1106-?
★ Renaud V The Leper ?-1185
★ Guy I 1185- ?
★ Renaud VI ?-1249
★ Ranulf V 1249-c. 1265
★ William II (heir) 1263, lord of La Borne, La Feuillade, Monteil-au-Vicomte, Poux, Pintarion and Damoiseau (1317), starting a lordly line that continued his son Renaud VIII (1317-1353) and his successors.
c.1263/1266 the vicecounty was sold to the count of La Marche.
| Contents |
| Tapestry |
| Places to visit |
| Musée Départemental de la Tapisserie |
| Centre Culturel Jean Lurcat, Avenue des Lissiers |
| Maison du Tapissier |
| Rulers |
Tapestry
It is well-known for its tapestry and carpets, which have been famous throughout the world since the 14th Century. Its origins were born with the arrival of weavers from Flanders, who took refuge in Aubusson around 1580. There is a famous collection of Aubusson tapestries at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. The style of the tapestries produced has changed through the centuries, from scenes of green landscapes through to hunting scenes. In the 17th Century, the Aubusson and Felletin workshops were given "Royal Appointment" status. A downturn in fortunes came after the French revolution and the arrival of wallpaper. However, tapestry made something of a comeback during the 30's, with artists such as Cocteau, Dufy, Dali, Braque, Calder and Picasso being invited to Aubusson to express themselves through the medium of wool. Aubusson Tapestry still thrives today, preserving a range of traditional skills.
Aubusson Tapestry
Places to visit
Musée Départemental de la Tapisserie
Created in 1981, the museum exhibits nearly 600 years of tapestry creation and production. This rich collection is composed of 17th, 18th and 19th Century tapestries and carpets. As well as works from its own collection, there are also regular exhibitions of tapestries from around the world, showcasing works right up to the present day.
Centre Culturel Jean Lurcat, Avenue des Lissiers
Maison du Tapissier
This is a permanent exhibition that is staged in an ancient Creusois house in Aubusson. The interior tells the history and traditions of tapestry as well as showing furniture of the period.
Rulers
In medieval era was a vice-county. The rulers were:
★ Ranulf I ?-934
★ Robert I 934-942
★ Renaud I 942-958 (son of Ranulf I)
★ Ranulf II Cabridel 958-1031
★ Ranulf III 1031-1060
★ Renaud III 1060-1069
★ William I 1069-1106
★ Renaud IV 1106-?
★ Renaud V The Leper ?-1185
★ Guy I 1185- ?
★ Renaud VI ?-1249
★ Ranulf V 1249-c. 1265
★ William II (heir) 1263, lord of La Borne, La Feuillade, Monteil-au-Vicomte, Poux, Pintarion and Damoiseau (1317), starting a lordly line that continued his son Renaud VIII (1317-1353) and his successors.
c.1263/1266 the vicecounty was sold to the count of La Marche.
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