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31st July 2010
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 Aubusson tapestryThe Limousin - famous for more than just porcelain Aubusson Tapestry has been famous throughout the world since the 14th Century. It's origins were born with the arrival of weavers from Flanders, who took refuge in Aubusson around 1580.The style of the tapestries produced have changed with 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 down turn 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, Picasso being invited to Aubusson to express themselves through the medium of wool. Aubusson Tapestry still thrives today, preserving a range of traditional skills,if you visit you'll see : · designers, spinners and dyers, · around 20 workshops, three producers, painters, sketch artists and galleries, · a museum and exhibitions open all year. Places to visit: "Musee Departmental de la Tappisserie"  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" 23200 Aubusson 05 55 66 33 06 "Maison du Tapissier" This is an 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. "Maison du Tapissier" 69, Rue Vieille - 23200 Aubusson" Information: "Office de Tourisme d'Aubusson" Rue Vieille 23200 AUBUSSON 05 55 66 32 12 http://www.ot-aubusson.fr/sommaire.php3.  Les Villages-Étapes Oradour Sur Glane- A national memorial to the innocents La fête de la fraise: Beaulieu-Sur-Dordogne What's On What's On THE MARTYRS OF TULLE. Characteristics of Corrèze Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne Limousin Tourism & Leisure Home Page |
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