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SKU #: KR20383
Traditional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Ivory. Colors in this rug include: Gray, Black, Aqua, Lavender, Red, Pink, Gold, Multi.
Wool
0.1
French Aubusson Needlepoint
China
Floral
New
New With Tags
Romantic floral bouquets bloom across the ivory field of this hand-knotted French Aubusson needlepoint rug where roses in shades of coral and pink mingle with golden and lavender blossoms in a graceful symmetrical arrangement. The detailing contributes to a layered visual experience while maintaining balance and sophistication. The sophisticated charcoal gray border provides elegant contrast that grounds the softer palette and introduces unexpected contemporary appeal to this traditional design. The detailing contributes to a layered visual experience while maintaining balance and sophistication. Created using the distinctive Aubusson flatweave technique that originated in 17th-century France this rug presents no pile and instead the design emerges through precise needlepoint knotting that allows each petal and leaf to be rendered with remarkable clarity and detail. The detailing contributes to a layered visual experience while maintaining balance and sophistication. The result is a thin flexible textile that lies flat and works beautifully in high-traffic areas while maintaining the refined aesthetic of a much more delicate piece. The detailing contributes to a layered visual experience while maintaining balance and sophistication. For the USA home décor market, this rug is described with shopper-friendly terms such as area rug, oriental area rug, living room rug, bedroom rug, dining room rug, handmade rug, wool rug, and elegant interior accent, while keeping the original material, color, weave, design character, and construction details intact.
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 ch teaux 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.










