Celeste Rugs 6x9 Hand Woven Traditional Botanical Asmara Wool Black French Aubusson Needlepoint Oriental Area Rug

Radiating the refined elegance of classical European textile art, this 6x9 hand-woven wool French Aubusson needlepoint rug—curated by LoomBloom—brings timeless botanical detailing into both traditional and modern U.S. interiors. Crafted in the renowned Asmara flat-weave tradition, its sleek 0.10-inch profile creates a smooth, tapestry-like surface that beautifully showcases floral medallions arranged in delicate shades of red, plum, gold, ivory, green, ink, and beige over a sophisticated black field. A meticulously woven cotton foundation ensures flexibility, resilience, and longevity while maintaining the authentic hand-finished charm prized among collectors of European decorative rugs. The surrounding floral border, rich with multi-tonal roses and scrolling motifs, enhances symmetry and introduces a soft romantic character associated with historic French décor. Ideal for those seeking Aubusson needlepoint rugs, French-style botanical flatweaves, or decorative European wool rugs, this piece offers a luxurious accent for formal sitting rooms, dining areas, and elegant living spaces.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, red, Plum, Gold, Green, Brown, ink, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL20190

Story Behind the Art : French needlepoint rugs emerged in 17th–18th century France, produced in the prestigious Aubusson and Savonnerie ateliers that created woven masterpieces for aristocratic residences, palaces, châteaux, and salons. These textiles are defined by floral medallions, scrolling acanthus work, garlands, and refined pastel color palettes inspired by classical European art traditions. Crafted with meticulous petit point and gros point needlework, each rug was hand-stitched onto canvas with extraordinary precision. By the late 20th century, China became a major global source of French-style needlepoint rugs, drawing on deep embroidery traditions to recreate Aubusson and Savonnerie patterns. These handwoven or hand-stitched wool-on-cotton pieces maintain the elegance of antique French originals while making them more attainable for modern collectors. Today, they remain popular in the U.S. interior design market for shoppers seeking French-inspired rugs, vintage-style décor, or ornate botanical needlepoint carpets.