HOT ! Celeste Rugs 8\'7\'\'x11\'5\'\' Hand Knotted Asmara Medallion Wool Burgundy French Aubusson Savonerrie Traditional Floral Rug

An ode to European courtly elegance, this 8x11 French Aubusson Savonnerie rug combines 18th-century romance with enduring craftsmanship. Hand-knotted from fine wool on a cotton foundation, it features a 0.50-inch medium pile and a beige and burgundy medallion framed by floral scrolls in rose, gold, and sage. Each detail echoes the Asmara tradition of French royal weaving. Perfect for formal living rooms or refined bedrooms, this Aubusson wool rug adds warmth, texture, and historical charm to modern décor—merging European grandeur with handmade quality.

• Exact Size: 8\'7\"x11\'5\"


• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Burgundy, Sage, Brown, Rose, Beige, Gold, Multi


• Origin: India


• Pile Height: 0.5 inch


• Condition: New


• Condition Description: New With Tags
  


• Rug#: CL20110

Story Behind the Art: The Savonnerie rug tradition traces back to the renowned Savonnerie Manufactory in France, celebrated from 1650 to 1685 for producing exquisite hand-knotted pile carpets. Distinguished by their French elegance, these rugs often showcase framed medallions, royal emblems, and abundant floral garlands woven in deep hues of blue, black, or brown. What defines Aubusson and Savonnerie rugs is their masterful illusion of depth—a perspective technique pioneered by 17th-century French artisans to create three-dimensional designs. These rugs, famed for their symmetry, vivid palettes, and elaborate motifs, embody centuries of refinement. Today, reproductions woven in India, Pakistan, and China continue the Savonnerie legacy, bringing timeless European luxury to modern interiors.