6x9 Hand Woven Wool Green, Gold French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Botanical Rug

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ORH20428

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Regular price $ 1,199.97 $ 399.99 Sale

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Lush, painterly, and deeply considered in its composition, this hand-woven French Aubusson needlepoint rug presents botanical design at its most expressive. The rug features a rich dark olive brown field where sweeping golden vines travel the full length and width of the surface, branching continuously into oversized coral peonies, cream dahlias, soft peach roses, and dusty aqua leaves of varying scale and orientation, each bloom rendered with a dimensional quality that gives the entire composition a lifelike depth. Rather than organizing itself around a central medallion, the design allows its floral elements to grow organically from a central stem at the base, the vines spreading upward and outward in a symmetrical yet naturalistic arrangement that fills the field generously without ever feeling congested. A narrow gold border frames the composition cleanly before giving way to a matching dark outer band carrying its own continuous floral scroll in coral, ivory, and sage, consistent in character with the field, allowing the interior design to remain the clear focal point. The needlepoint weave structure gives the surface a smooth, tapestry-like finish that captures the gradient shading within each petal and leaf with a fineness that flat-woven construction alone makes possible.
  • Exact Size: 6x9
  • Weave: Hand Woven Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Green, Gold, Aqua, Sage, Rose, Multi
  • Origin: China
  • Pile Height: 0.1 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH20428

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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