Green, Gold 6'x9' French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Botanical Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Deeply expressive and painterly, this hand-woven French Aubusson needlepoint rug presents a dark olive-brown field where sweeping golden vines extend across the surface into large coral peonies, cream dahlias, soft peach roses, and dusty aqua leaves in varying orientations, each rendered with dimensional shading that creates a lifelike depth. Eschewing a central medallion, the floral elements grow organically from a base stem, spreading outward symmetrically while maintaining naturalistic rhythm. A narrow gold inner border frames the interior, leading to a dark outer band featuring a continuous floral scroll in coral, ivory, and sage, harmonizing with the field while keeping the central composition dominant. The fine needlepoint weave delivers a tapestry-like finish, capturing subtle gradations within each petal and leaf and highlighting the extraordinary skill behind every knot.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Green, Gold, Aqua, Sage, Rose, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20428

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.