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About Us |
Gobelin was the name of a family of dyers, who in all probability came originally from Reims, and who in the middle of the 15th century established themselves in the Faubourg Saint Marcel, Paris, on the banks of the Bièvre.
The first head of the firm was named Jehan (d. 1476). He discovered a peculiar kind of scarlet dyestuff, and he expended so much money on his establishment that it was named by the common people la folie Gobelin. To the dye-works there was added in the 16th century a manufactory of tapestry. In 1663, during the lavish reign of Louis XIV, Les Gobelins factory was founded in Paris employing over 800 artisans in the production of tapestries for the royal court. Other European countries followed, opening factories on behalf of their rulers. Starting with the second half of last century, new tapestry is evolving called “gobelin”. |
Exclusive Gobelins produces and sells gobelin kits and sewed gobelins. We are one team very passionate about the gobelin art and our goal is to bring joy to those who wish to express themselves through “needle painting”. Our products are made with passion and professionalism by designers who combined the gobelin art with the quality of products offered.
You will find on our website different gobelin themes for everyone’s taste. Most of our gobelins are famous paintings reproductions and the materials contained by each Exclusive Gobelins kit are high quality, because we value the work done in stitching a gobelin and we desire for the final product to look good and to last. We want our products to delight the soul, to bring beauty into your home and your heart and give you the opportunity to spend great moments of relaxation through art. Enjoy your visit! |