The Tapestry Gallery is located next to the Paris Tapestry Manufactory, which has been producing rugs and decorative fabrics for state institutions and for private orders since the 16th century. The museum was opened after a break in May 2017. It presents historical manufactory products as well as furniture and everyday objects made to order by kings. The second exhibition shows the current products of the plant intended mainly for public institutions.
The tapestry name is derived from the name of the Gobelin family, which has been producing decorative fabrics since the 16th century. At the beginning of the 17th century, their manufacture was bought by the king and brought Flemish weavers to it. The plant was famous throughout France for the production of not only carpets and tapestries, but also decorative furniture and knick knacks.
Currently, the manufacture makes tapestries to order. The Museum shows historical products, including a collection of fifteen tapestries with the History of Artemision, which Henry VI ordered for his wife Maria Medycejska. The second exhibition presents the current activities of the factory.
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