This exceptional 3' x 5" hand-knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie rug features an impressive 300 knots per square inch, delivering remarkable precision and heirloom-level durability. The elegant ivory field highlights a central medallion in rich navy and turquoise, surrounded by flowing vines, palmettes, and stylized florals rendered in taupe, mint, and brown.
Multiple ornate borders frame the composition, reflecting Persian-influenced motifs refined through historic French palace weaving traditions. The dense wool cut pile on a cotton foundation provides a smooth, luxurious surface underfoot while ensuring generational longevity.
Its sophisticated palette of ivory, navy, turquoise, mint, taupe, brown, and beige makes this rug adaptable to both traditional and contemporary interiors. A collector-quality piece, it represents the highest level of craftsmanship sought in the U.S. luxury rug market.
- Exact Size: 3x5
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Ivory, Navy, Turquoise, Mint, Brown, Taupe, Multi
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.3 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL20371
- Kpsi: 300
Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rug traditions began in Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops, where canvas embroidery transformed floor coverings into decorative art. The use of petit and gros point techniques enabled refined detail and tonal shading. As production expanded internationally, Chinese artisans adopted these methods, preserving European motifs while ensuring wider accessibility. Modern wool needlepoint rugs continue to reflect the elegance of antique French originals and remain popular in American searches for traditional European area rugs.