Aubusson Tapestry

Aubusson is the name or part of the name of several community in France. Aubusson, Creuse, is, well-known for the manufacture of tapestries 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.