Cité internationale de la tapisserie

A City through the Ages

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A collection, exceptional craftsmanship, and a woven art ecosystem at the heart of a creative region.

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The museum

The museum space of the Cité internationale de la tapisserie celebrates the art of low-warp weaving, a craft practiced in the Aubusson-Felletin region for nearly six centuries. It offers an immersive journey through the history of this tradition, showcasing both ancient and contemporary works, as well as the exceptional skills involved in their creation.

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For the past 15 years, the Cité internationale de la tapisserie has been dedicated to promoting the exceptional craftsmanship of Aubusson tapestry, recognized by UNESCO. As a public institution with a unique model, it has a cultural, artistic, and educational mission, while also playing a key role in supporting and energizing the existing private economic sector.

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Craftsmanship

A craft of exceptional artistry and deep local tradition, Aubusson tapestry is rooted in six centuries of history. The gestures and the intent behind them live on today through contemporary creation.

Tapestry CraftsmanshipThe ecosystem

An institution in a region

The Cité internationale de la tapisserie in Aubusson promotes the tapestry craftsmanship recognized by UNESCO, and plays a cultural, artistic, educational, and economic development role in the southern Creuse region.

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