Tapestry Creation | the Manufacture of Beauvais

Weaving designs on low warp looms, discover the workshops and creations.

Tissage sur métier de basse lice, manufacture de BeauvaisMobilier National, Manufacture des Gobelins, de Beauvais, de la Savonnerie

The Manufacture de Beauvais was created in 1664 by Colbert to supply private buyers with tapestries.

From the 18th century onwards, it focused solely on the low warp loom technique.

Conception d'une tapisserie sur métier de basse-liceMobilier National, Manufacture des Gobelins, de Beauvais, de la Savonnerie

It was placed under the authority of the Mobilier National in 1937, just like Les Gobelins and the Savonnerie.

Click on the image to navigate the workshops

Click on the image to navigate the workshops

Click on the image to navigate the workshops

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