FEATURE: Ghibli film inspiration enlivens French tapestry tradition

Tapestries depicting scenes from beloved Studio Ghibli Inc. films like "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle" are giving a centuries-old French weaving tradition a contemporary Japanese twist.Efforts are under way in the small central France town of Aubusson, famed for its UNESCO intangible cultural heritage-recognized tapestry-making tradition that stretches back to the 15th century, to create a single, five-tapestry work celebrating the films of acclaimed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki.In January, cheers and applause erupted at the Cite Internationale de la Tapisserie, Aubusson's in…READ FULL ARTICLE