Ivory, Pink 6x9 French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Charming in design logic and restrained in presentation, this French Aubusson needlepoint rug divides a warm ivory field into twelve square panels with a fine coral grid. Each panel showcases a distinct floral bouquet in coral, pink, lavender, periwinkle, gold, and sage, ranging from fully bloomed roses to delicate wildflowers and trailing vines. The needlepoint construction allows soft gradations and painterly shading, giving each bouquet dimensional depth, while the open ground surrounding each panel allows the motifs to breathe. A subtle coral inner border frames the grid, lending structure without constraining the expressive variety. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, this rug combines classical paneling with botanical diversity and refined simplicity.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Pink, Lavender, Mint, Gold, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20460

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.