Celeste Rugs 6'x9' Hand Knotted Wool Gray French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Plush Pile Rug
CL19781
This hand-knotted Aubusson Savonnerie rug reflects centuries of French artistic excellence, blending refined medallions with scrolling florals in a delicately balanced palette. Crafted from fine wool, its sculpted velvety pile and understated sheen evoke classic European luxury. Best suited for formal interiors, drawing rooms, or elegant bedrooms, it elevates any setting with its timeless charm, meticulous detailing, and heirloom-quality craftsmanship.
- Exact Size: 6x9
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gray, Green, Rose, Brown, Multi
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL19781
Story Behind the Art: The heritage of Savonnerie rugs traces back to the prestigious Savonnerie Manufactory of 17th-century France, known for creating the most luxurious knotted-pile carpets of its era. These heirloom-quality rugs showcase formal medallions framed by floral garlands, ornate scrolls, and lavish borders set on rich blue, black, or brown fields. A defining feature is their use of depth perspective—an artistic innovation that added dimensionality and realism to rug designs. Modern reproductions crafted by skilled artisans across Asia preserve the grandeur, symmetry, and royal aesthetic that made Savonnerie carpets enduring icons of European textile art.