Manufacture De Beauvais

Place: Beauvais

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The Beauvais Manufactory is a historic tapestry factory located in Beauvais, France. It was established in 1664 and was the second most important tapestry workshop in France, after the Gobelins Manufactory. The Beauvais Manufactory specialized in low-warp tapestry weaving and remained a private enterprise, producing tapestries for various purposes, including decorative and ambassadorial gifts. The factory is known for its high-quality tapestries and has contributed significantly to the development of French tapestry art.