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I've just returned from a wonderful buying trip to France. My suitcases were laden with textile treasures , this is one of those treasures! A wonderful piece, IDEAL size for any interior! Just a peaceful scene, lush Verdure ~ a very calming design ~ this textile was restored and backed around the 1920's ~ the fabric on the back is beautiful!! It's a 1920's printed cotton ~ This textile was woven in the eighteenth century France in the town of Aubusson, inspired by Savonnerie carpets, made by a royal staff exclusively for the king. The craftmanship that went in to making this textile is astounding. The world's Finest tapestry weavers copied the techniques and motifs employed by the makers of Savonnerie carpets to make Aubusson tapestries, which had become very popular among the wealthy upper class. Production of the original tapestries ceased after 200 years of work, ending in about 1870. Whenever any new ruler came into power, various kinds of new patterns, designs, and fashion trends got created. Aubusson tapestries are woven on large looms in a tapestry weave true to the traditional French way.
This wonderful textile has been cared for over the many years it's hung on a chateau wall. If only this textile could speak. It's survived and it was witness to conversations about the French revolution, American's independence , the fate of Marie Antoinette! Bits of history are embedded in the very threads of this tapestry!
The tones are rich and saturated!~ Ideal for hanging


MEASUREMENTS : This textile measures approx. 77 inches wide by 47 inches long ~perfect size!~

CONDITION : This textile has had some restoration in spots. Probably at the same time as the 1920's backing fabric was added. There is a quarter sized hole near the bottom middle of this piece. The top has a jagged edge. Please use the zoom feature to view the exact condition of this wonderful textile!~

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