Teal 8'9''x11'11" Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Asmara European Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

This flatweave French needlepoint rug is handmade in China by Asmara using traditional techniques. With a thin 0.1" pile, it has a soft, tapestry-like feel but is also durable. The center bouquet is full of roses and garden flowers in burgundy, pink, and ivory, surrounded by leaves in sage, teal, gold, and brown. A detailed border adds balance. Its soft colors and fine details bring charm to living rooms, hallways, or under elegant furniture. It's a beautiful heirloom-style piece for refined spaces.

• Exact Size: 8'9"x11'11"
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Teal, Aqua, Ivory, Gold, Brown, Rose, Burgundy, Pink, Sage
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR19695

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.