Aubusson....woven works of art

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In the mid 17th c in Paris, elaborate wool and linen rugs were woven.

The combination of linen, wool and natural dyes made  for a product that still stands out today against mass made, synthetic dyed weavings.
These rugs were based on rugs of the court for Louis XIV and were made for wealthy homes.

Treated like a painting, the weavings captured highlights and shadows with the small, flat stitches.This Aubusson fragment is from a wonderful post by Interesting Antique Textiles

The combination of blues, rust and cremes were a staple in these designs.

Look at the detail in this! Even the small beads around the circle have wonderful highlights and shading.

Morgaine Le Fay antique Textiles is another source for more photos and information on Aubusson.

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Finding these treasures is a little hard but when you do, you have an investment!