Atelier Antique and Decorative Rugs Western European

The Aubusson workshops, on the river Creuse in France, are famous for their antique European rugs, carpets and tapestries, woven since the 18th century. The Royal Council established...

Recreation of a Classic French designs using the finest of materials and skilled weavers. This thick plush handwoven rug exudes the feeling of the best in European style and quality....

Wool rug by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Wool Dimensio...

Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1870 Handwoven.

Antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1890. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The designs are strictly classical, neoclassical or Victorian. They are virtually never “oriental”. The pattern wefts are wool with silk and/or metal thread for details in the more finely woven examples. Sizes tend toward the squarish and pieces 30’ by 30’ are not unknown. The 18th-19th century French clients included the nobility and haute bourgeoisie. Aubusson carpets were also exported to England and are often to be found in country houses. Light colors are the most popular and dark toned pieces are very rare. Besides traditional Louis furniture...

The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Turkish (symmetrical) knots to both the court as well as for export. Throughout the 20th century their carpets were either woven with French Savonnerie patterns or, as in this case, with designs taken from the Spanish Renaissance weaving tradition. These carpets are known in the trade with the term of 'Cuenca,' which is the city in southern Spain where they were originally woven in the 15th-17th centuries. Here the pattern, which has a raised pile with respect to the ivory background, is distinguished by an infinite repeat of curvilinear palmettes as seen on 15th-16th century Spanish Alcaraz carpets.

Antique Pile Aubusson rug France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley. handwoven

Beautiful mid century French hand knotted Cogolin rug with beautiful geometrical oushak design and nice colours with light orange, navy blue, red and green. Entirely hand knotted wit...

Antique French Aubusson rug 12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that t...

Antique French Aubusson rug France, circa 1920 Handwoven.

Antique French Aubusson rug/runner France, circa 1900 Handwoven.

Beautiful mid century French hand knotted Cogolin rug with beautiful geometrical oushak design and nice colours with light orange, navy blue, red and green. Entirely hand knotted wit...