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

Bold and structured, this French Aubusson needlepoint rug uses a nine-panel rectangular grid on an emerald green ground to create a formal and deliberate composition. Each panel contains a Rococo-style cartouche of blush pink acanthus scrolls surrounding a central rose bouquet in coral, sage, and periwinkle, with shading and dimension rendered through precise needlepoint technique. The rich emerald ground acts as a strong graphic backdrop, emphasizing the pastel motifs’ luminosity. Borders frame the panels with a continuous floral vine in coral, ivory, and sage, and a dusty rose outer guard completes the composition. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, the rug conveys both decorative richness and architectural clarity.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Emerald, Ivory, Pink, Sage, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20461

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.