France is one of the few European countries, where the people are interested in handicrafts, specially different types of weaving. 75% of population live in cities and only the occupation of 25% of them, who live in mountainous regions, is animal husbandry and agriculture. 

Because of animal husbandry being common in these regions, animal products, such as wool, are satisfying. 

Since 16^th and 17^th centuries carpet weaving has been common among French people, who wove piled carpets. It should be mentioned that French people knew these kinds of  carpets by Iranian artists. 

Before carpet weaving, French people were familiar with kilim and tapestry. French carpets are in small dimensions with woolen pile.