Vintage Aubusson Flat Weave Wool Rug, Pastel Rose Bouquet

Vintage Aubusson in soft, faded pastels. A bouquet of pink roses sits at the centre of a pale cream field, framed by a pale blue ground with taupe acanthus scrolls, rose sprays and shell cartouches. A wide dusty rose border finishes the rug. Quiet, romantic colour.Hand woven in the Aubusson tapestry technique: a flat weave made entirely by hand, colour by colour, the same way carpets were woven in Aubusson, France in the 18th century. 100% wool, with no pile and no latex. Carpets from this workshop carry a label stating they use more than sixty shades of wool and take a team of designers and weavers over a year to complete.Brand new and never used, yet vintage: it was woven decades ago and is no longer in production. Rare and one of a kind. Hand woven Aubussons of this size and detail are seldom offered. We have exactly one, and when it sells it cannot be reordered.Room size 9' x 11' (actual size 8'8 x 11'2). Flat and thin, so doors clear it and chairs slide easily, which makes it a natural choice under a dining table, in a bedroom or in a formal living room. Light enough to hang as a tapestry.Bound and finished by hand. Use a rug pad to keep it in place, vacuum without a beater bar, and have it professionally cleaned. Ships rolled from our Deer Park, New York warehouse. Type: Aubusson flat weave, hand woven Material: 100% wool Origin: China Condition: brand new, never used (vintage) Size: 8'8 x 11'2 (9' x 11' room size)