11'9''x17'10'' Hand Knotted Wool Beige French Aubusson Savonerrie Traditional Floral Plush Pile Vintage Asmara Medallion European Rug

Evoking the splendor of 19th-century European salons, this oversized 11'9" x 17'10" Aubusson Savonnerie rug captures aristocratic refinement and royal artistry. Hand-knotted from luxurious wool on a cotton foundation, it features an elaborate Asmara medallion surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, garlands, and floral motifs in beige, tan, blush, gold, and pink. The 0.75" plush pile enhances comfort and sheen, while its unused vintage condition preserves its original luster. A statement of European grandeur, this piece transforms grand foyers, ballrooms, or formal drawing rooms into timeless works of art.

• Exact Size: 11'9"x17'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Beige, Tan, Gold, Blush, Gray, Sage, Pink, Taupe, Brown
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-owned
• Condition Description: Unused Vintage
• Rug#: LBR20111

Story Behind the Art:Rooted in the royal workshops of 17th-century France, Savonnerie rugs epitomize luxury and artistic innovation. The Savonnerie Manufactory (1650–1685) produced the era’s most prestigious knotted-pile floor coverings, featuring floral bouquets, armorial emblems, and ornate medallions set against backgrounds of deep blue, chocolate, or ebony. Their intricate compositions were enhanced by a groundbreaking technique—depth perspective—developed by French artists to create an illusion of layered dimensionality. Paired with symmetrical knotting and lavish color palettes, this gave Savonnerie rugs their timeless visual drama. Aubusson Savonnerie pieces, in particular, exhibit sophisticated geometry and exuberant detail. Today, their artistic influence thrives in modern reproductions woven across India, Pakistan, and China, allowing connoisseurs to experience the splendor and sophistication of French decorative art that once graced royal salons.