4x6 Black, Ivory, Aqua Color Hand Knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie Wool Traditional Oriental Rug

4x6 Hand Knotted Wool Black, Ivory French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional 200 KPSI Rug

Name: 4x6 Hand Knotted Wool Black, Ivory French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional 200 KPSI Rug
SKU: ORH21106
Price: 599.99 USD
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Woven in the French Aubusson Savonnerie tradition, this hand knotted wool rug takes a strikingly different direction from the style's more typical ivory and pastel expressions by grounding the entire composition in a deep, rich black field. Against that ground, a dense all-over arrangement of large floral blooms in coral, peach and blush unfolds across the surface alongside sweeping green leafwork and ivory accents, and the contrast between the dark field and the warm floral tones gives the whole piece an intensity and visual depth that is immediately arresting. The Savonnerie tradition, which developed in the royal workshops of 17th century France, has always lent itself to bold decorative statements, and the black ground here channels that quality more fully than most. Here, a wide ivory border carries a continuous floral and leafwork arrangement in the same coral and green palette, providing a natural frame that softens the transition from the drama of the field without diminishing it. At 200 knots per square inch, the rug’s construction is fine enough that the individual blooms and botanical details read with real clarity across the surface, and the hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation gives the rug a density and richness underfoot that matches what the design is doing visually.

Exact Size: 4x6
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Wool
Color: Black, Ivory, Aqua, Blush, Peach, Brown, Green, Multi,
Origin: China
Pile Height: 0.5 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21106
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.