Ivory, Sage 4'x6' French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Botanical Plush Pile Rug Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Light, elegant, and botanically inspired, this hand-knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie rug draws from Chinese decorative motifs, featuring a luminous ivory field centered on a circular floral medallion in sage green. Blossoms and leaves rise in low relief, while fret-and-key corner devices provide angular counterpoints and smaller ruyi scepter motifs align vertically, completing a refined compositional hierarchy. A wide sage border carries a scrolling vine of chrysanthemums and lotus in lighter celadon, flowing gracefully around the field before resolving into a flat sage outer band. Hand-knotted in wool on cotton, the rug balances intricate botanical relief with structural clarity and harmonious color modulation.

• Exact Size: 4x6
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Sage
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20441

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.