Jewels of the great French tapestry tradition, the "Savonnerie" carpets are so called because the first manufacture of this kind was installed by the will of Louis XIII in the premises of an old soap factory at the foot of the hill of Chaillot, as an extension of the very first workshops created by Henri IV inside the Palais du Louvre.
Just like 4 centuries ago, the Royal Tapestry soapstone carpets are made entirely by hand according to the technique of "knotted stitch" on a vertical loom, known as "high smooth" in Aubusson.
Of all sizes, they reproduce traditional motifs, specific to this age-old technique, whose qualities of solidity and durability have made their reputation worldwide.Latest arrivals