Looking for a rug that brings calm green and a little glow to your space? This sage and beige hand knotted wool Oriental area rug in a traditional Aubusson Savonnerie style does both. In the middle, a medallion mixes gold with sage green, surrounded by olive scrolls in a darker shade. Roses in pink and flowers in cream are sprinkled across them, and the corners get their share of blooms too. A chain pattern in brown and gold runs around the outside. Take a closer look and the leaves and flowers seem softly sculpted, which adds depth without any fuss. Because every knot is made by hand from wool, the pile feels smooth and dense under bare feet, and cream fringe gives each end a tidy finish. Upkeep is easy. Vacuum on a regular schedule with the beater bar turned off, and the design stays sharp. Try it in a living room, a dining area, a bedroom or a cozy reading corner, where its cream and brown notes make decorating around it a pleasure.
- Exact Size: 6'2"x8'10"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Sage, Beige, Gold, Rose, Green, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21796
Story Behind the Art: The Savonnerie name goes back to the Savonnerie Manufactory in France, the most prestigious producer of knotted pile rugs in its golden era from 1650 to 1685, and it has since become shorthand for a whole style of French rug-making known for rich textures, regal looks, and fine artistry. Classic Savonnerie designs frame pictorial or armorial medallions with lavish bouquets, leafy rinceaux, and ornate florals, often against deep blue, black, or brown backgrounds and inside layered borders. French Aubusson Savonnerie rugs stand out for their use of depth perspective, a 17th-century technique from French artists and weavers that creates the impression of three dimensions. Symmetrical knots, vivid colors, and lively patterns keep these rugs a timeless symbol of elegance, and reproductions woven in India, Pakistan, China, and Iran carry the tradition forward for today's collectors.
