7'10''x9'10'' Hand Knotted Wool Black Plush Pile French Aubusson Savonnerie Traditional Botanical Asmara Rug

Imbued with European grandeur, this 7'10" x 9'10" French Aubusson Savonnerie rug is hand-knotted from fine wool on a durable cotton foundation, featuring a high 0.75-inch cut pile for plush luxury underfoot. The deep black field forms a dramatic backdrop for its intricate botanical pattern, woven in tones of mint green, rose, lavender, and beige. Reflecting 18th-century French artistry, its scrolling vines and ornate borders add elegance to formal living rooms, dining areas, or classic lounges. Beyond its visual splendor, the rug offers warmth, acoustic comfort, and heirloom-grade craftsmanship. Perfect for Parisian or neoclassical interiors, this piece embodies refined opulence and timeless European sophistication.

• Exact Size: 7'10"x9'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Mint, Beige, Rose, Red, Lavender, Brown, Sage, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR20155

Story Behind the Art: The origins of Savonnerie rugs trace back to the grand Savonnerie Manufactory in France, the nation’s most esteemed workshop for knotted pile carpets during its golden age between 1650 and 1685. Over time, the name Savonnerie has come to represent a distinct tradition of French rug weaving, celebrated for its sumptuous textures, intricate artistry, and regal elegance. Characterized by ornate medallions—either pictorial or heraldic—surrounded by lush bouquets, scrolling rinceaux, and floral garlands, these rugs often feature deep navy, black, or chestnut fields framed by elaborate multi-layered borders. What truly distinguishes Aubusson Savonnerie rugs is the pioneering depth perspective technique introduced by 17th-century French artists, giving the motifs a three-dimensional appearance. With their symmetrical knots, complex color harmonies, and elaborate compositions, Savonnerie rugs remain timeless icons of European luxury. Today, their legacy endures through skilled reproductions crafted in India, Pakistan, China, and other weaving centers, allowing collectors to experience the enduring artistry of France’s most refined rug-making tradition.