French Aubusson Design Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

Usually English or French, often with repeating allover designs executed with wool cross-stitches. Larger carpets are workshop productions, smaller pieces have a single artisan author. Flat weave texture, without elevated pile. Best are 19th century although recent examples are frequent. Patterns of bouquets, single flowers, domestic animals and plants.آ¬â€