Large Aubusson-style rug
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ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
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Large Aubusson-style rug
the cream ground with all-over repeating foliate and geometric pattern incorporating stylised floral cartouches and star motifs, enclosed within a segmented floral border
length: 542cm; width: 366cm
Notes
An Aubusson rug is a traditionally flat-woven carpet originating form the French town of Aubusson, characterized by pastel colours, floral motifs and Neo-classical designs. Dating back to the 15th century, these antique rugs were created for European royalty, featuring tapestry-like textures that are usually pileless, made with wool and sometimes silk.
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