Celeste Rugs 8'6''x11'6'' Hand Knotted French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Tan, Rose Wool Area Rug

Drawn from the French Aubusson and Savonnerie tradition, the layout here is formal and symmetrical: a golden tan field anchored by a shaped central cartouche holding a painterly bouquet in rose, aubergine, and soft green, with scrolling acanthus leaves, ribboned frames, and small floral cartouches running the wide outer border. These designs came out of the royal workshops that carpeted Versailles, and the architectural balance of that period survives in the drawing. The pile is dense and sculpted, hand-knotted in wool. At eight-six by eleven-six it suits a formal dining room or a large living room.

Individually woven by skilled artisans, each rug is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. This authentic craftsmanship results in a distinct work of art built to last for generations. 

Care Use a rug pad under a piece this size and rotate it once a year. Vacuum regularly without a beater bar to protect the sculpted pile, and blot spills immediately, particularly on the pale tan ground.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool with a dense, sculpted pile. Shading of this kind, with light and shadow moving across the bouquet, depends on many closely related yarn shades rather than on outlines.

• Exact Size: 8'6"x11'6"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Tan, Rose, Brown, Turquoise, Green, Taupe, Aubergine, Multi,
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21334

Story Behind the Art: French rugs originated in 17th-18th century France, famously crafted in Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops for royal and aristocratic interiors. Featuring floral medallions and elegant scrollwork, they were intricately handmade by skilled artisans on traditional looms. These rugs were heavily influenced by classical European art, featuring floral medallions, scrollwork, garlands, and pastel palettes. They were often used in palaces, ch‰teaux, and salons, woven with meticulous craftsmanship using delicate knotting techniques. By the late 20th century, China became a major producer of French-style needlepoint rugs. Using centuries-old weaving skills, Chinese artisans began replicating Aubusson and Savonnerie designs on a global scale. These rugs are hand-knotted, often using fine wool on a cotton foundation, and maintain the look of antique French originals at more accessible price points.