The Royal Tapestry Factory (also known as Real Fábrica de Tapices de Santa
Bárbara) is a manufacturing plant. It is found in Madrid, and its
foundation was laid in 1720. The credit for founding this fctory goes to Philip V. It was constructed after the
loss of Spain’s Belgian territories, and tapestry workshops, due to the Peace of Utrecht. This
project was a part of mercantilist initiatives, and had been initiated and completed during
18th century in Madrid. The purpose as to provide luxurious goods to
the citizens at reasonable costs. The present look of the factory is the result
of 19th century’s construction. It is still producing traditional
tapestries and carpets. It was declared Bien
de Interés Cultural in 2006.
The famous painter Francisco
Goya was commissioned for providing some marvelous and
innovative designs for tapestries for hanging in the San Lorenzo de El Escorial and El
Pardo palaces. The factory
is also involved in the repairing of tapestries or rugs. The tourists can order
a tapestry or carpet.
Practical info
The
opening hours of this factory are Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm. The
tourists are given special ‘tourist guides’ who explain the history of the
factory and how it manufactures tapestries and rugs.
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