Antique French Aubusson Rug

An antique French Aubusson carpet from the late 19th century. The style of Aubusson tapestries and carpets produced have changed over the centuries because of its war-ridden histo...

An antique flat-woven French Aubusson carpet from the early 20th century.

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Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size 13x16 12x15 Rug Rose Beige 1920 12'5" x 15'5" 379cm x 470cm "This is a great exampl...

Beautiful example of an Aubusson rug. A fantastic display of floral and scroll designs, handwoven from France. Tons of earth tone colors: browns, greens, beiges, rust/reds, mauve/pin...

Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven Aubusson Rug 8x8 Round Rug 244cm x 244cm "This is a great example of a large round authentic antique French Aubusso...

A rare size early 19th century French Aubusson rug. 6'8'' x 7'11''

French restoration period handwoven antique Aubusson rug, circa 1830 Material: wool Dimensions: 290 x 240 cm / 9.5 x 7.87 ft We have an important collection of Aubusson rugs from the 18th-20th century. The style developed in Aubusson is recognized today as one of the most influential of the European rug and tapestries History. Workshops to produce Aubusson flat-woven rugs were established under the royal warrant in 1743 to manufacture pile carpets primarily for the nobility. Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early 16th century. By issuing the edict of Nantes, Henry IV granted all non-Catholics freedom of worship, thereby protecting the carpet weavers in Aubusson. Aubusson weavers became the finest craftsmen in the world. Louis XIV’s influential Prime Minister Colbert established the long and hard...