A richly detailed 4' x 6' hand woven wool French needlepoint rug, this traditional botanical piece is instantly engaging with its flat 0.10" cut pile, cotton foundation, and striking contrast between a soft blush field and a deep black ground. The design unfolds as a flowing arrangement of floral bouquets set within gently shaped cartouches, each filled with roses and blossoms rendered in layered tones of pink, lavender, aqua, gold, and green. The surrounding black border intensifies the color story, allowing the florals to stand out with clarity and depth while giving the rug a strong visual frame. Needlepoint weaving brings a finely worked, almost painterly quality to the flowers, with crisp edges and carefully shaded petals that feel lively and expressive. Balanced between elegance and abundance, this rug works beautifully as a decorative accent in smaller rooms, hallways, or intimate seating areas where pattern, color, and traditional craftsmanship are meant to be seen and appreciated.
- Exact Size: 4x6
- Weave: Hand Woven Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Blush, Black, Green, Gold, Pink, Lavender, Aqua, Multi,
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.1 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH20352
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.