Black, Ivory 5'4"x9' French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Dramatic and painterly, this French Aubusson needlepoint rug fills its black ground with oversized floral forms, including roses, dahlias, and leafy sprays in coral, blush, sage, ivory, and periwinkle. Each bloom is rendered with careful shading, creating depth and visual movement across the field, while the foliage is layered in multiple tones of green, evoking a naturalistic, garden-like composition. The ivory border, featuring a rope-twist motif in dusty rose and cream, provides a restrained, classical frame that offsets the intensity of the central field, closing the piece with elegance. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, this needlepoint rug combines painterly drama with formal balance.

• Exact Size: 5'4"x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, Rose, Taupe, Aqua, Blue, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20459

Story Behind the Art: Originating in 17th- and 18th-century France, Aubusson and Savonnerie needlepoint rugs were crafted for royal and aristocratic interiors, often adorning palaces, châteaux, and elegant salons. They feature floral medallions, scrolling garlands, and delicate pastel palettes, with motifs hand-stitched onto canvas using petit point and gros point techniques. These rugs were deeply influenced by classical European painting and decorative arts, translating floral compositions and Rococo ornamentation into textile form. By the late 20th century, Chinese artisans began producing French-style needlepoint rugs, employing centuries-old embroidery skills to replicate Aubusson and Savonnerie designs on a global scale. Hand-stitched or handwoven in wool on cotton canvas, these rugs offer the refined look of French originals with accessibility for modern collectors and interior spaces.