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Gobelins, a renowned tapestry workshop in Paris, was established by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the finance minister of King Louis XIV. Colbert's vision was to create a center for excellence in tapestry production, rivaling the finest workshops in Europe. He gathered skilled artisans and provided them with royal patronage, ensuring the workshop's success and reputation for producing exquisite tapestries that adorned the palaces and residences of the French aristocracy.