Black Ivory 5'9''x8'9'' French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Frenzy Wool Hand Woven Oriental Area Rug

Bold in contrast and richly decorative, this hand-woven French Aubusson needlepoint rug makes a striking statement within the luxury rug market in the United States. The deep jet-black field is structured by an elegant lattice of ivory arabesque scrollwork, forming a repeating diamond grid that organizes the composition into individual cells. Each cell contains a finely detailed floral bouquet in blush pink, coral, and periwinkle blue with sage foliage, rendered with the dimensional shading and precision unique to needlepoint weaving. The soft pastel tones glow against the dark ground, creating a dramatic visual effect that reads like a high-end designer rug or statement area rug for upscale interiors. The wide ivory and blush border introduces a complementary lattice design in dusty rose, with larger floral motifs scaled perfectly to balance the intensity of the interior field. A clean black edge completes the composition with sharp definition. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton base, this rug is ideal for formal living rooms, luxury interiors, or bold modern spaces seeking a high-impact floral rug.

• Exact Size: 5'9"x8'9"
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, Green, Blue, Rose, Pink, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR20457

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs trace their roots to 17th–18th century France, where celebrated workshops in Aubusson and Savonnerie produced luxurious floor coverings for royal courts and aristocratic homes. Designed to complement palaces, châteaux, and grand salons, these rugs were prized for their refined European artistry—often featuring floral medallions, scrolling acanthus, garlands, and elegant borders rendered in soft, pastel-toned palettes inspired by classical painting and decorative arts. Traditionally, the designs were hand-stitched onto canvas using the finely detailed petit point and the slightly larger gros point techniques, allowing for delicate shading, crisp outlines, and a tapestry-like finish. In the late 20th century, production expanded globally, with China emerging as a leading maker of French-style needlepoint rugs. Drawing on long-established embroidery and weaving expertise, Chinese artisans began recreating Aubusson and Savonnerie-inspired patterns at scale. Typically crafted in wool on a cotton canvas foundation, these hand-stitched or handwoven rugs preserve the look and sophistication of antique French originals—while offering a more accessible way to bring that timeless elegance into today’s interiors.