Ivory 8'x10'2" Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Rare Asmara European Hand Woven Wool & Silk Oriental Area Rug

Handwoven in China by Asmara, this French needlepoint rug uses both wool and silk for a soft texture with a slight shine. It has a low 0.1" pile and features an ivory background with floral sprays in orange, gold, rose, and green. A scrolling medallion is framed by a bold red-orange border and a second outer border with botanical motifs. Inspired by 18th-century French décor, this rug brings a romantic and elegant look to master bedrooms, formal entries, or salons.

• Exact Size: 8x10'2"
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Silk
• Color: Ivory, Gold, Orange, Green, Rose, Gray, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR19704

French needlepoint rugs trace their roots to 17th and 18th-century France, where they were meticulously crafted in the workshops of Aubusson and Savonnerie for use in royal and aristocratic settings. These rugs featured delicate floral medallions, scrollwork, garlands, and other decorative elements inspired by classical European art. Artisans used the petit point and gros point techniques—types of fine needlework stitched onto canvas—to achieve their signature look. Originally intended for palaces and salons, these rugs symbolized luxury and artistic refinement. In the late 20th century, Chinese artisans, drawing on their long-standing traditions of embroidery and textile craftsmanship, began producing French-style needlepoint rugs. They replicated classic designs using hand-stitched or handwoven methods, often working with wool on cotton canvas. These modern versions preserve the antique charm of the originals while offering them at more accessible prices for global collectors and interior designers.