Ivory, Mint 4'x8'10" Runner French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Medallion Plush Pile Vintage Rug Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Glowing with the warmth of honeyed ivory and preserved with exceptional care, this hand-knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie rug presents the archetypal central medallion composition in a softly aged palette, where the deep ivory-gold field is left largely open to emphasize the prominence of a single floral medallion in muted lavender, sage green, and blush. Scattered secondary floral clusters drift across the lower field, reinforcing a sense of relaxed, garden-like abundance without cluttering the composition. A wide border of scrolling roses and leaves in lavender, mint, blush, and soft turquoise frames the field with delicate elegance, the botanical motifs flowing evenly along all four sides to complement rather than compete with the open ground. The plush hand-knotted pile preserves each color with tonal subtlety, the gentle blending of lavender, mint, blush, and warm gold producing a unified, serene visual experience that speaks to the natural patina of time and the integrity of vintage craftsmanship.

• Exact Size: 4x8'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Mint, Lavender, Blush, Turquoise, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Plush Pile Vintage in excellent condition
• Rug#: AOR20451

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.