Aubusson (French Renaissance-Baroque style)

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Refers to the style of carpets and tapestries produced at the Aubusson factory in France. Most identified with products made beginning in the mid-18th century, the style is characterized by smooth-faced weaving, soft feminine colors, symmetrical designs, and pastoral themes.
Aubusson
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