HOT ! Celeste Rugs 6x9 Emerald Ivory French Aubusson Needlepoint Traditional Floral Panel Design Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Structured, rich, and visually commanding, this hand-woven Aubusson needlepoint rug introduces a nine-panel grid design set against a deep emerald green field, making it highly appealing for U.S. searches like green rugs and classic European rugs. Each panel frames a Rococo-style cartouche with blush pink acanthus scrolls surrounding a central floral bouquet in coral, sage, and blue. The dimensional shading of the scrollwork gives depth to every curve, while the emerald ground creates strong contrast. The border continues the floral theme with a continuous vine pattern, framed by a dusty rose outer guard. Hand-woven in wool on cotton, this rug offers both structure and decorative richness.

• Exact Size: 6x9


• Weave: Hand Woven Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Emerald, Ivory, Pink, Sage, Multi


• Origin: China


• Pile Height: 0.1 inch


• Condition: New


• Condition Description: New With Tags
  


• Rug#: CL20461

Story Behind the Art: French needlepoint rugs trace their roots to 17th–18th century France, where celebrated workshops like Aubusson and Savonnerie created refined floor coverings for royal and aristocratic homes. Built around classical European design traditions, these pieces featured graceful floral medallions, scrolling vines, garlands, and soft pastel tones—details that echoed the elegance of palace salons and château interiors. Artisans brought these patterns to life by hand on canvas using petit point and gros point stitching, producing incredibly crisp, tapestry-like imagery with a famously polished finish.

In the late 20th century, production expanded globally as China emerged as a leading maker of French-inspired needlepoint rugs. Drawing on long-standing weaving and embroidery expertise, skilled artisans began recreating the Aubusson and Savonnerie look for a wider market. Often crafted with wool stitched onto cotton canvas (or woven to mimic the same effect), these rugs preserve the charm and sophistication of antique French originals—while offering a more accessible way to bring that classic European aesthetic into modern homes.