Faded Mint, Aqua 3'6"x11'11" Runner French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Medallion Plush Pile Vintage Rug Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Rare and exceptionally preserved, this vintage French Aubusson Savonnerie runner stretches the elegance of classical Savonnerie decoration across an unusually generous length, its luminous faded mint field largely open in accordance with tradition. At its center sits a delicately rendered medallion in soft ivory, blush, and aqua, shaped in a lobed cartouche and densely filled with roses and foliage, while paired bird motifs above and below the medallion introduce a subtle narrative note. The borders of the runner extend along its full length, displaying a continuous scrolling vine of roses, buds, and leaves in blush, aqua, and sage against a warm gold ground. The floral pattern repeats with measured precision, maintaining energy and visual continuity from one end of the runner to the other, while the plush pile subtly carries the muted tones, which have blended harmoniously with age to achieve a soft, watercolor-like effect across the field. In mint vintage condition, this piece demonstrates provenance, refinement, and the enduring charm of a well-preserved Savonnerie runner.

• Exact Size: 3'6"x11'11"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Faded Mint, Aqua, Blush, Taupe, Gold, Pastel
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Plush Pile Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: AOR20450

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.