A type of decorative tapestry or carpet originally made in Aubusson, France, known for its colorful designs and fine craftsmanship.
Named after the town of Aubusson in central France, which became famous for textile production in the 15th century. The town's reputation for high-quality weaving developed over centuries of tradition and skilled labor.
Aubusson tapestries were so prized that even poor reproductions became status symbols—people would buy cheap imitations just to seem wealthy, which is why the name became shorthand for 'fancy European decoration' in fancy homes.
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