5'10''x9'2'' Hand Woven Wool Chocolate, Pink French Aubussion Needlepoint Traditional Floral Rug

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ORH21047

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Evoking the grandeur of 18th-century French royal interiors, this hand woven French Aubusson Needlepoint rug is a breathtaking interpretation of one of Europe's most celebrated weaving traditions, where botanical artistry and fine textile craft have always been inseparable. The Aubusson style, born in the royal manufactory of Aubusson, France, is renowned for its painterly, naturalistic floral compositions, and this piece honors that legacy beautifully through eight lush medallion bouquets of roses, tulips, lilies, and mixed florals, each one distinct and rendered in exquisite detail in pink, green, blue, gold, aqua, and lavender against a deeply rich chocolate brown ground that makes the colors sing with quiet brilliance. The continuous rose and floral border, framed by a delicate blush pink inner line, wraps the composition with the kind of finishing refinement that is quintessentially French in character. Hand woven in wool, the rug carries the warmth and durability that the material is valued for, with a flat needlepoint surface that holds the intricacy of the floral illustration with remarkable clarity. At this level of artistry and heritage, it is simply one of those pieces that is worth owning. Disclaimer: Due to studio lighting and variations in phone and monitor screen settings, the rug's colors may appear slightly different on screen than they do in person. However, the written color description chocolate, pink, green, blue, gold, aqua, and lavender is accurate to the actual product.
  • Exact Size: 5'10"x9'2"
  • Weave: Hand Woven Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Chocolate, Pink, Green, Blue, Gold, Aqua, Lavender, Lime, Multi
  • Origin: China
  • Pile Height: 0.15 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH21047

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs originated in 17th–18th century France, famously crafted in Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops for royal and aristocratic interiors. Featuring floral medallions and elegant scrollwork, they were hand-stitched onto canvas using fine petit and gros point techniques. These rugs were heavily influenced by classical European art, featuring floral medallions, scrollwork, garlands, and pastel palettes. They were often used in palaces, châteaux, and salons, woven with meticulous craftsmanship using the petit point and gros point techniques. By the late 20th century, China became a major producer of French-style needlepoint rugs. Using centuries-old weaving and embroidery skills, Chinese artisans began replicating Aubusson and Savonnerie designs on a global scale. These rugs are hand-stitched or handwoven, often using wool on cotton canvas, and maintain the look of antique French originals at more accessible price points.



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