Gray 4x6 French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Botanical Plush Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 4x6 hand-knotted French Aubusson–Savonnerie wool rug blends botanical craftsmanship with plush textural richness. The serene gray field supports floral motifs and scrolling elements in taupe, mint, blush, and ivory, each rendered with subtle shading that creates a soft, sculpted effect. A contrasting black border adorned with ornate florals and classical accents frames the composition with antique sophistication. With its dense, velvety pile, this rug enhances bedrooms, dressing areas, quiet lounges, or interiors that appreciate European refinement paired with soothing contemporary tones.

• Exact Size: 4x6
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gray, Black, Taupe, Ivory, Mint, Blush, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20201

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs trace their origins to 17th- and 18th-century France, where they were famously produced in the Aubusson and Savonnerie ateliers for aristocratic and royal residences. Featuring floral medallions, scrolling vines, and graceful ornamental motifs, these rugs were meticulously hand-stitched onto canvas using petit point and gros point needlework. Drawing inspiration from European classical art, they often showcased soft pastels, garlands, and elaborate borders. By the late 20th century, Chinese weaving centers began mastering these techniques as well, recreating Aubusson and Savonnerie designs with remarkable precision. Crafted by artisans skilled in traditional embroidery and weaving, these Chinese needlepoint rugs—made primarily with wool on cotton canvas—offer the antique French aesthetic at more attainable price points while maintaining the intricacy of the originals.