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Gobelin Charts


Are you looking for quality original gobelin charts? Alita provides free as well as commercial gobelin charts for direct download. You can even print them on your standard home printer.

Gobelins For Sale


Interested in purchasing classic Wiehler gobelins? Alita offers affordable deals on gobelins from the renowned Wiehler catalog.
We also develop original gobelins based on famous paintings. Take a look at our Original Showcase.

The History of Tapestry


Modern-day gobelins emerged along with a textile factory in Paris, named after a family of French dyers. The enterprise began in the mid-15th century, when Jean Gobelin and Philibert Gobelin set up a dye works on the outskirts of Paris. The family business flourished, and in the early 17th century King Henry IV of France turned the works into a tapestry factory under Flemish weavers. History of Gobelins

FAQ


What is a Gobelin?
Gobelins are hand-embroidered tapestries, sewed with special threads by skilled craftsmen/craftswomen. Gobelins are usually inspired from famous paintings or religious art. A gobelin lasts depending on the quality of its threads. At least 200 years are needed until its colors begin to fade. Gobelin FAQ