This 5'9''x6'8'' hand woven French needlepoint rug features a medallion-based composition arranged into a structured grid of framed panels. Crafted with a flat, low cut pile on a cotton foundation, the surface prioritizes clarity and architectural order. A warm gold field anchors the design, while deep navy and blue medallions accented with red, green, and ivory provide dimensional contrast. The repetition of form establishes symmetry and rhythm, while subtle variations prevent monotony. The needlepoint construction keeps every motif sharply defined, creating a tapestry-like finish that feels refined and enduring. Ideal for dining rooms, formal seating areas, or traditional interiors, this rug offers structured elegance and heirloom-quality craftsmanship sought after in high-end U.S. rug collections.
- Exact Size: 5'9"x6'8"
- Weave: Hand Woven Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gold, Navy, Green, Ivory, Red, Multi
- Origin: China
- Pile Height: 0.1 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR20364
Story Behind the Art: Emerging from the famed Aubusson and Savonnerie weaving centers of 17th–18th century France, French needlepoint rugs represent centuries of decorative refinement. Featuring floral medallions, ribbon motifs, and ornate scroll borders, these rugs were stitched by hand using petit and gros point techniques on canvas foundations.
Inspired by classical European art and interior design traditions, they adorned royal residences and aristocratic homes.
With globalization, Chinese production expanded the availability of French-style needlepoint rugs while maintaining wool-on-cotton construction and detailed stitching. Today, they are widely recognized in the U.S. luxury rug market for their palace-inspired elegance and traditional European character.
