Chocolate 8'9''x12' French Aubusson Flatweave Traditional Botanical European Classic Design Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

This French Baroque-style needlepoint rug is handwoven in China. It features a bold chocolate background with gold, brown, and rust scrolls and acanthus leaves. The central medallion and symmetrical border reflect classical European style. Crafted using traditional needlepoint methods, it has a thin 0.1" pile and a flat, refined finish. This rug brings stately elegance to living rooms, formal areas, or spaces needing a regal look.

• Exact Size: 8'9"x12
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Chocolate, Gold, Brown, Rust
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR19649

French needlepoint rugs trace their roots to 17th and 18th-century France, where they were meticulously crafted in the workshops of Aubusson and Savonnerie for use in royal and aristocratic settings. These rugs featured delicate floral medallions, scrollwork, garlands, and other decorative elements inspired by classical European art. Artisans used the petit point and gros point techniques—types of fine needlework stitched onto canvas—to achieve their signature look. Originally intended for palaces and salons, these rugs symbolized luxury and artistic refinement. In the late 20th century, Chinese artisans, drawing on their long-standing traditions of embroidery and textile craftsmanship, began producing French-style needlepoint rugs. They replicated classic designs using hand-stitched or handwoven methods, often working with wool on cotton canvas. These modern versions preserve the antique charm of the originals while offering them at more accessible prices for global collectors and interior designers.