Beige 5x8 French Needlepoint Traditional Pictorial Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

A distinctive 5' x 8' hand-woven wool French needlepoint rug, this pictorial design is defined by its narrative quality and finely articulated detail, presented through a flat 0.10" cut pile on a cotton foundation. A soft beige field opens into a gently quiet center where delicately illustrated birds appear mid-movement, while flowering vines, leaves, and blossoms grow inward from the perimeter. The palette blends sage and green with softened lavender, pink, blue, and warm brown, creating a natural, layered look that unfolds gradually. Rather than following strict repetition, the composition feels painterly and organic, with subtle asymmetry and visual pauses that invite closer viewing. Precise needlepoint work brings clarity to every feather, petal, and stem, offering depth and motion without heaviness. Calm, expressive, and full of character, the rug introduces a sense of story and individuality that feels both decorative and thoughtfully composed.

• Exact Size: 5x8
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Sage, Lavender, Pink, Green, Brown, Blue, Multi,
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20358

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs developed in 17th and 18th century France, most notably in the Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops that supplied elaborate floor coverings for royal and aristocratic interiors. Drawing inspiration from classical European art, these rugs featured floral medallions, scrolling vines, garlands, and softly harmonized color palettes. Traditionally executed using petit point and gros point stitching techniques on canvas, they were prized for their refinement and decorative detail, making them ideal for salons, palaces, and châteaux. In the late 20th century, Chinese artisans began producing French-style needlepoint rugs, applying generations of embroidery and weaving expertise to recreate these historic designs. Crafted in wool on cotton foundations, these rugs retain the elegance and character of antique French originals while offering a more accessible interpretation of this celebrated decorative tradition.