5'8''x8'6'' Hand Woven Wool Black, Pink French Savonerrie Needlepoint Traditional Floral Flatweave Rug

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ORH20414

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Regular price $ 1,799.97 $ 599.99 Sale

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Geometric precision meets botanical abundance in this hand woven French Savonnerie needlepoint that reimagines the classic floral carpet through an architectural lens. Dozens of octagonal medallions form a honeycomb lattice across the surface, each compartment framing its own unique floral bouquet rendered in the softest palette of coral pink, powder blue, lavender, lime green, and peachy blush against a dramatic black ground. The needlepoint technique allows for extraordinary detail within each botanical vignette, with individual petals, leaves, and stems visible in crisp definition that reveals the weaver's painstaking artistry. What makes this Savonnerie extraordinary is the interplay between structure and romance, where the rigid geometric framework contains exuberant floral energy, creating visual tension that keeps the eye engaged. The flatweave construction maintains the characteristic fine detail of French needlepoint work, while cotton foundations ensure enduring structural integrity worthy of the Savonnerie name. Traditional in technique yet utterly distinctive in execution, this piece proves that heritage craftsmanship can yield results that feel both timeless and surprisingly contemporary.
  • Exact Size: 5'8"x8'6"
  • Weave: Hand Woven Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Black, Pink, Blue, Lavender, Blush, Lime, Multi
  • Origin: China
  • Pile Height: 0.1 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH20414

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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