Love airy rooms with a gentle floral accent? This Ivory Rose Aubusson Savonnerie wool rug gives you exactly that, with a Traditional heart and a minimal, modern layout. The field is soft ivory and cream, the border is dusty rose pink, and an offset side panel carries a vine of mint green, aqua and blush flowers. Open space around the garland keeps the design light and uncluttered. Thick wool is hand knotted onto a cotton foundation to create a plush pile that feels deeply comfortable and dense. The fibers resist stains, so day to day upkeep stays easy with children and pets about. Set it in a living room for a soft focal point, a bedroom for a restful feel, or a dining room, home office or entry where you want a polished touch. A hand knotted Oriental rug with a quiet, artistic voice and a cushioned step, made to be lived on and loved.
- Exact Size: 5'4"x8'5"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Ivory, Rose, Mint, Aqua, Green, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 1 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21913
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.
