8'6''x11'6'' Hand Knotted Wool Tan, Rose French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Rug

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ORH21334

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Regular price $ 7,499.97 $ 2,499.99 Sale

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Step into old-world European grandeur with a hand-knotted carpet drawn from the celebrated French Aubusson and Savonnerie traditions. The rug features a golden tan field anchored by a shaped central cartouche holding a painterly bouquet in rose, aubergine, and soft green, surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, ribboned frames, and delicate floral cartouches along the wide outer border. These designs originated in the royal workshops that carpeted Versailles, and that architectural symmetry and formal elegance carries through in every knot here. Woven from hand-knotted wool with a dense, sculpted pile, it brings palatial character to dining rooms and formal living spaces while wearing beautifully year after year. *Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.
  • Exact Size: 8'6"x11'6"
  • Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
  • Yarn: Wool
  • Color: Tan, Rose, Brown, Turquoise, Green, Taupe, Aubergine, Multi,
  • Origin: China
  • Pile Height: 0.5 inch
  • Condition: New
  • Condition Description: New With Tags
  • Rug#: ORH21334

Story Behind the Art: French 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 intricately handmade by skilled artisans on traditional looms. 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 delicate knotting techniques. By the late 20th century, China became a major producer of French-style needlepoint rugs. Using centuries-old weaving skills, Chinese artisans began replicating Aubusson and Savonnerie designs on a global scale. These rugs are hand-knotted, often using fine wool on a cotton foundation, and maintain the look of antique French originals at more accessible price points.



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