Black, Ivory 6'x9' French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Octagonal Panel Design Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Architecturally inventive, this French Aubusson needlepoint rug organizes a black field into twelve octagonal panels in ivory frames, each containing unique floral compositions ranging from full bouquets to wreaths and cornucopias. The panels share a cohesive palette of blush, peach, dusty blue, ivory, sage, and gold, while small square filler motifs in ivory and coral occupy the spaces between, maintaining visual rhythm and coherence. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, the rug unites decorative variety with architectural boldness.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, Rose, Aqua, Peach, Blue, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20465

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.