5x7 Beige, Rose, Brown Color Hand Knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie New Zealand Wool Traditional Oriental Rug

5x7 Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Beige, Rose French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional 200 KPSI Rug

Name: 5x7 Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Beige, Rose French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional 200 KPSI Rug
SKU: ORH21108
Price: 599.99 USD
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Woven in the French Aubusson Savonnerie tradition, this hand knotted New Zealand wool rug works in the softer, more pastoral end of the style's design vocabulary, with a warm beige field organized around large scrolling cartouche frames in coral and rose that divide the surface into graceful, interconnected sections. Within and around those frames, small floral bouquets and delicate botanical sprays in pink, aqua and soft brown are scattered across the ground in the loose, garden-inspired manner that Savonnerie weavers developed in the French royal workshops of the 17th century, where the aim was to bring the feeling of an ornamental garden indoors. The overall palette is notably soft, with the beige ground allowing the rose and aqua tones to read gently rather than boldly, which gives the rug a warmth and femininity that feels very true to the Savonnerie sensibility. A narrow rose border runs the perimeter cleanly, providing just enough definition to complete the composition without adding visual weight. At 200 knots per square inch, the New Zealand wool pile has a fineness to it that suits the delicacy of the patterning well, with the floral details and scrollwork rendered clearly across the full surface of the rug on a cotton foundation built to support that level of construction over the long term.

Exact Size: 5x7
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: New Zealand Wool
Color: Beige, Rose, Brown, Aqua, Pink, Multi
Origin: India
Pile Height: 0.6 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21108
Kpsi: 200

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.