Beige 4x6 French Aubusson Savonnerie Transitional Plush Sculpted Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Designed with a painterly sensibility, this French Aubusson Savonnerie rug features a soft beige ground that serves as a canvas for flowing bands of aqua and muted green that move diagonally across the surface. Hand knotted from wool on a cotton foundation, the rug introduces motion and openness through its composition rather than dense ornamentation. Delicate floral clusters in lavender and caramel tones appear sparingly, giving the design an airy, intentional character. The absence of heavy borders allows the edges to remain visually active, lending the rug a contemporary feel despite its classical roots. A plush pile and sculpted detailing add texture and depth, creating a surface that feels layered and tactile while remaining easy to live with.

• Exact Size: 4x6
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Aqua, Lavender, Caramel, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20334

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs trace their origins to the grand decorative traditions of 17th- and 18th-century France, where Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops produced textiles for royal residences and aristocratic salons. These rugs were celebrated for their refined floral medallions, scrolling vines, garlands, and pastel color palettes, all inspired by classical European painting and interior architecture. Crafted by hand on canvas using petit point and gros point stitching techniques, each piece reflected meticulous workmanship and artistic precision. Historically featured in palaces and châteaux, these rugs embodied elegance and formal symmetry. In the late 20th century, Chinese artisans became instrumental in continuing this tradition, applying generations of weaving and embroidery expertise to recreate Aubusson and Savonnerie designs. Using wool on cotton foundations, these hand-stitched and handwoven rugs preserve the visual character of antique French originals while making the style more accessible to modern interiors.