Khaki 4x6 French Aubusson Traditional Floral Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

This refined 4' x 6' hand-woven wool French Aubusson rug offers a light, balanced interpretation of traditional floral design through its flat 0.10" cut pile and cotton foundation. A softly layered khaki and beige field centers around a floral medallion, surrounded by flowing garlands and framed by an elegant border of scrolling vines, blossoms, and classical detailing. Gentle accents of blush, gray, muted blue, gold, and warm brown move quietly across the surface, adding dimension through subtle variation. The Aubusson style brings an airy, European sensibility, with motifs that feel symmetrical yet open, allowing the design to breathe. Fine detailing gives the florals a delicate, fresco-like quality, resulting in a rug that feels graceful, composed, and easy to integrate into a wide range of interiors.

• Exact Size: 4x6
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Khaki, Beige, Blush, Gray, Blue, Gold, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20359

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs developed in 17th and 18th century France, most notably in the Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops that supplied elaborate floor coverings for royal and aristocratic interiors. Drawing inspiration from classical European art, these rugs featured floral medallions, scrolling vines, garlands, and softly harmonized color palettes. Traditionally executed using petit point and gros point stitching techniques on canvas, they were prized for their refinement and decorative detail, making them ideal for salons, palaces, and châteaux. In the late 20th century, Chinese artisans began producing French-style needlepoint rugs, applying generations of embroidery and weaving expertise to recreate these historic designs. Crafted in wool on cotton foundations, these rugs retain the elegance and character of antique French originals while offering a more accessible interpretation of this celebrated decorative tradition.