Aubusson, Creuse

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Aubusson is a town in the French département of Creuse, of which it is the sous-préfecture.

1 Tapestry
2 Places to visit
3 Rulers

Tapestry

It is well-known for its tapestry and carpets, which have 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. There is a famous collection of Aubusson tapestries at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. 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.

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Places to visit

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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.

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Centre Culturel Jean Lurcat, Avenue des Lissiers

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Maison du Tapissier

This is a 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.

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Rulers

In medieval era was a vice-county. The rulers were:

Ranulf I ?-934
Robert I 934-942
Renaud I 942-958 (son of Ranulf I)
Ranulf II Cabridel 958-1031
Ranulf III 1031-1060
Renaud III 1060-1069
William I 1069-1106
Renaud IV 1106-?
Renaud V The Leper ?-1185
Guy I 1185- ?
Renaud VI ?-1249
Ranulf V 1249-c. 1265
William II (heir) 1263, lord of La Borne, La Feuillade, Monteil-au-Vicomte, Poux, Pintarion and Damoiseau (1317), starting a lordly line that continued his son Renaud VIII (1317-1353) and his succesors.