Black, Tan 6'3"x11' French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Panel Design Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Structured and abundant, this French Aubusson needlepoint rug frames a central circular medallion of coral roses, peach blooms, lavender flowers, and sage leaves on a black ground, with four smaller rectangular corner panels presenting complementary bouquets. A tan inner border with ivory scroll separates the field from a wide outer floral border of roses, peonies, and leaves in coral, pink, celadon, and gold. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, this piece exhibits decorative scale, compositional clarity, and Aubusson grandeur.

• Exact Size: 6'3"x11
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Tan, Green, Celadon, Rose, Pink, Blue, Multi,
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20466

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.