Vintage Needlepoint Aubusson-Style Wool Area Rug
Item Details
A vintage needlepoint Aubusson-style wool area rug. This rug is rendered in a palette of ivory, cranberry, olive, rose, wheat, ochre, gold, and sage. The ornately designed ivory colored field begins with a central floral arrangement which is framed in a coordinating wreath with added scrolling leaves, and ends with oval flower filled medallions. The oval medallions flow into the rich cranberry grounded main border that features a scrolling foliate pattern with bouquets to each corner. There is also a meandering ribbon border, and a scalloped border, both with architectural influence. Finishing this rug are folded edges and ends, and it goes unlabeled.
Type | Area Rug |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Origin | Unknown |
Period | Vintage |
Condition
- to fair; threadbare areas; pet hair visible; center seam to the underside; loose threads to the underside is characteristic from the needlepoint process; could benefit from a professional cleaning.
Dimensions
- approximately 5.6’ W x 8.8’ D.
Item #
18LAX109-066