Aubusson tapestries are produced on a horizontal low warp loom or métier de basse lisse. The weaver or lissier works the tapestry on the warp face, passing the weft threads through with a bobbin or flûte and covering the warp threads. Prior to that, the design to be woven was drawn by the artist and reproduced on a cartoon.

The weaver, working closely with the artist and with the help of the cartoon painter, strives to select the best colours, materials and weaving variations to transpose the art faithfully. Using his or her precise and expert turn of hand, which has remained unchanged for nearly six centuries, the craftsperson puts his or her feelings and skill to the service of the artist working in symbiosis with the artwork. Emotion reaches a climax when the piece falls off the loom, which is known as tombée de métier, when at last they discover together the result of this careful and patient work: the whole tapestry, the right face up.

At ATELIERS PINTON, the word “know-how” is not brandished in vain or misused. Techniques are mastered, men and women are sensitive and passionate, particular attention is paid to the origin of materials as well as to the materials themselves, the transfer of skills and knowledge is valued – all contributing to the expertise of the firm.