Aubusson Tapestries - Oxford Definition

Tapestries and carpets made at Aubusson in central France. The workshops, established in the early 16th century, were granted the status of Royal Manufactory by Louis XIV in 1665. Its finest period was the second half of the 18th century when it created hangings and furniture covers depicting scenes from the fables of La Fontaine and designs derived from contemporary prints, by artists such as François Boucher and Nicolas Lancret. Smooth-faced tapestry-woven carpets were produced there in the 19th century in large quantities.