An elegant and expressive 5'6''x8'6'' hand woven wool French needlepoint rug, this traditional floral panel piece is designed to shape the character of a space as much as it decorates it. Featuring a flat 0.10" cut pile on a cotton foundation, it has a deep black ground that gives the entire composition clarity and focus. The rug’s surface is arranged in a structured grid of framed panels, each containing a distinct bouquet, allowing the eye to move rhythmically across the rug and keeping the overall design organized and grounded. Soft corals, blush tones, aqua, turquoise, and greens unfold within each panel, bringing warmth and variation, and the brown lattice and scrolling floral border provide a strong perimeter that naturally defines the area the rug occupies. This sense of order paired with richness helps anchor furniture, frame seating or dining areas, and add depth to larger rooms, making the rug feel purposeful rather than purely decorative. The needlepoint technique sharpens every detail, ensuring the florals are rendered clearly, resulting in a rug that brings structure, warmth, and visual cohesion to a wide range of interiors.
- Exact Size: 5'6"x8'6"
- Weave: Hand Woven Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Black, Brown, Coral, Blush, Aqua, Turquoise, Green, Multi,
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.1 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20356
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.