{"product_id":"palegold-handwoven-wool-orh21293","title":"7'9''x10'10'' Hand Woven Wool Pale Gold, Rose French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Classic Medallion Ornate Rug","description":"Hand woven in the French Aubusson needlepoint tradition, this rug centers a large oval medallion filled with a loose bouquet of roses in soft rose and gold tones. Scrolling acanthus leaves fan out from the medallion in classic French Rococo style, curling toward smaller floral bouquets set into the corners of the field. A rich red border wraps the piece giving the whole design a sense of balance and formal symmetry. This kind of scrolled, medallion centered composition traces directly back to 18th century French palace weaving, when Aubusson workshops were producing rugs and tapestries for the French court, and that lineage still shows through in the refined, painterly quality of the florals here. As a traditional area rug rooted in French classic design, it carries an ornate, formal character. Pieces like this hold their value well precisely because that combination of fine handwork and historic pedigree. *As with most photography, colors may appear a shade more vivid on screen than they do in natural light. Expect the true tones to be a bit gentler in person.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'9\"x10'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Woven Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pale Gold, Rose, Beige, Ivory, Tan, Taupe, Gray, Multi,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH21293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52820361281829,"sku":"ORH21293","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A21293.jpg?v=1784544074","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/palegold-handwoven-wool-orh21293","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}