French Aboussan Hand-knotted Beige Wool Rug (9'1 x 12'1)-French Aboussan Hand-knotted Beige/Red 9'1 x 12'1

Product Features: Artfully woven rug traces its origin to 18th century France Rugs adorned the palaces of royalty, and were made in a humble building previously used as a soap factory Rug design is actually carved and produces very deep, well defined images Rug features rich tones of ivory, beige, gold, red and green Story Behind the Art: The Aubusson rug takes its name from the French town of Aubusson, a small, picturesque town situated close to the mountains of the Massif Central and lying on the banks of the River Creuse. Although this medieval town ceased to produce rugs over 130 years ago, it continues to host a number of tapestry and rug exhibitions each summer. In the 13th century, French knights, returning from the crusades, brought with them oriental rugs that they called Tapis arrasinois after their Saracen foe. In 1608, Henry IV formally commissioned a weaver named Pierre Dupont, who claimed to have discovered how to make rugs a la facon de perse et du levant, to set up shop in the louvre. So satisfied was Henry with Dupont's rugs, he decreed that the output of the louvre atelier was to be reserved exclusively for the royal family. In 1627, his son, Louis XIII, instructed Dupont to open up a new shop at the Savonnerie, a former soapworks. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.