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Origin and history
The Museum of Carpets and Textile Arts is located in Clermont-Ferrand, a city known for its industrial and artisanal heritage. This monument is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of textile know-how, a tradition deeply rooted in the region. Although its exact period of creation is not specified, its existence is part of a local cultural dynamic oriented towards applied arts.
In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the textile industry has played a major economic role for several centuries. Museums dedicated to this heritage, such as that of Clermont-Ferrand, allow us to understand the evolution of techniques, patterns and uses of fabrics. These places of remembrance also illustrate the social importance of textile-related occupations, once central to the lives of urban and rural communities.
