Inspired by the classical elegance of French Aubusson and Savonnerie weaving, this hand-knotted New Zealand wool area rug is built around an ornate medallion framed by lush floral garlands and gently scrolling foliage. Rich maroon, brown, gold, mint, and green tones bring texture and depth to the artwork, all set against a soft, luminous ivory field. Hand-crafted from premium New Zealand wool, the rug's dense pile offers remarkable comfort underfoot while standing up reliably to long-term, everyday use. The formal symmetry of the medallion and surrounding garlands gives the piece an heirloom quality, and the hand-knotted construction ensures every floral detail and curling vine is rendered with real precision. With its classic French-inspired design and rich, refined palette, this New Zealand wool area rug brings timeless elegance to a formal living room, dining room, sitting room, or entryway, anchoring the space with old-world sophistication and dependable everyday comfort. Note: This rug was photographed under studio lighting, which means the colors on screen may appear a little more vibrant than they do in person. We'd recommend watching the video below for a truer sense of the palette.
- Exact Size: 9x12'6"
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- Brand: Kalaty
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: New Zealand Wool
- Color: Ivory, Brown, Maroon, Mint, Gold, Green, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21396
- Kpsi: 150
Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs trace back to 17th- and 18th-century France, where the renowned Aubusson and Savonnerie workshops produced them for royal and aristocratic households. Unlike knotted carpets, these designs were hand-stitched onto canvas using fine petit point and gros point techniques, yielding floral medallions, scrolling foliage, garlands, and gentle pastel color schemes rooted in classical European style. Palaces, châteaux, and formal salons once favored these pieces for their painstaking, needle-worked detail. By the late 20th century, skilled artisans in China had taken up the tradition, using established weaving and embroidery expertise to recreate Aubusson and Savonnerie patterns on a wider scale. Modern French needlepoint rugs, whether hand-stitched or handwoven from wool on a cotton canvas base, continue to capture the refined look of the antique originals in a more attainable form.
