Gobelin Tapestry
/ˈɡoʊbəlɪn ˈtæpəstri/noun
A decorative tapestry made in the style of, or associated with, the historic Gobelins manufactory in Paris.
Did you know?The Gobelins manufactory became closely associated with royal French power under Louis XIV, turning woven images into instruments of political propaganda and prestige.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
τάπης (tápēs)
“A carpet or rug; an early ancestor of the textile word family.”
Latin
Latin
tapēte
“A carpet, hanging, or richly woven textile.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
tapetum
“A carpet or wall covering, continuing the ancient textile term.”
15th Century
French
Gobelins
“The name of a Parisian family of dyers whose workshops stood beside the Bièvre River.”
17th Century
French
Manufacture des Gobelins
“The royal Gobelins workshop and manufactory established and expanded under the French monarchy.”
Modern English
English
Gobelin tapestry
“A tapestry associated with the Gobelins style, workshop, or tradition.”