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NO. 25490

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9'6" X 9'6" (2.90 m x 2.90 m)

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Antique French Aubusson Tapestry in Beige and Blue Chinoiserie-Style Pictorial

Name: Antique French Aubusson Tapestry in Beige and Blue Chinoiserie-Style Pictorial
Brand: Rug & Kilim
SKU: 25490

An antique 10x10 pictorial tapestry from France, handwoven in wool circa 1650-1660. This flat weave is a new addition to the most collectible European curations by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: This 17-century Aubusson enjoys a bold depiction of Chinoiserie style pictorials in brown, gold & beige. Keen eyes will admire birds and trees of magnificent detail and unusual style. Connoisseurs will note the latter as an extremely collectible feature—like few R&K Principal Josh Nazmiyal knows of its kind. A masterpiece of culture with the utmost quality of craft and graphic personality like so few in existence. Further On the Condition: This curation is a tapestry, and is suited for wall-hanging projects only. This tapestry may require some restoration, which we're happy to discuss, though we personally love this work in its current state.

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Measurements: 9'6" x 9'6" ( 2.90 m x 2.90 m )
Categories: Default
Classification: Aubusson, Circle/Oval/Square, Distressed, European, Kilim/Flat Weave, Pictorial, Tapestry/Textile/Wall Hanging
Origin: France
SKU: 25490

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Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.

November 6, 2026

Understanding Aubusson Rugs: French Heritage and Timeless Luxury

Among the great weaving traditions of Europe, few names carry the artistic prestige and cultural significance of Aubusson. For centuries, Aubusson rugs have represented the pinnacle of French decorative arts, embodying the refinement, sophistication, and creative ambition that defined some of Europe's most influential artistic movements. Their importance extends far beyond floor coverings; Aubusson rugs occupy a distinguished position within the histories of design, architecture, collecting, and luxury interiors. Originating from the historic weaving center of Aubusson in central France, these rugs emerged as part of a broader tapestry-making tradition that would ultimately influence aristocratic residences, royal palaces, cultural institutions, and significant architectural projects throughout Europe and beyond. Their graceful ornamentation, sophisticated color palettes, and exceptional craftsmanship established them among the most admired carpets ever produced.

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October 30, 2026

The House the European Stuycks Kept: Madrid’s Royal Loom, Goya’s Cartoons, and the Spanish Carpet

There is a building in Madrid, a short walk from the Atocha station, where the same craft has been practiced without interruption for more than three hundred years. Its brick and its Neo-Mudéjar arches were raised in the nineteenth century, but the work carried on inside them belongs to a lineage older still, to 1720, when Philip V, having lost the Flemish tapestry workshops of the Spanish Netherlands to the Peace of Utrecht, resolved that Spain would simply make its own. He summoned a family of Flemish weavers, the Vandergotens, to Madrid, and founded the Real Fábrica de Tapices de Santa Bárbara. Three centuries later, in the presence of the King and Queen of Spain, the factory marked its tercentenary as one of the last places on earth where royal weaving continues by the hand, exactly as it always has.

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June 16, 2025

Rugs, Tapestries, and the Return of Sacred Interiors: The Fifth Wall of Heirloom Textiles

Enter a collector’s Renaissance salon, where gilded light grazes the shoulder of a Ghirlandaio Madonna and the stillness of a sculpted torso speaks in the silence. Amid this elegance, the floor carries more than weight—it carries narrative. Here lies not just a rug, but a woven fresco, steeped in geometry, texture, and time. It hums like a Savonnerie carpet, blooms like an Aubusson tapestry, and speaks with the visual rhythm of a Raphael altarpiece. At Rug & Kilim, we do not view rugs as mere furnishings. We position them as portable chapels of artistry, loom-born canvases that deserve their place among the highest expressions of fine art. Like the tapestries that once graced European castles and cathedrals, heirloom rugs were once sacred commissions—symbolic, status-laden, and spiritually charged. The time has come to restore their dignity, and to elevate them from décor to design doctrine.

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April 8, 2024

A Brief Guide to Aubusson Tapestries

The exceptional craftsmanship and art of weaving Aubusson tapestry received international recognition when it was added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. In response to this prestigious recognition, the project for the Cité internationale de la tapisserie et de l'art tissé, translated as the International House of Tapestry and Woven Art, was initiated in 2010. This endeavor aimed to establish a dedicated institution that would serve as a cultural center, celebrating the art of tapestry and woven art, particularly the Aubusson tradition. The Cité internationale de la tapisserie et de l'art tissé serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Aubusson tapestry and its cultural importance. It provides a space for exhibitions, education, and the preservation of the rich heritage associated with this exceptional craft. Through such initiatives, the art of Aubusson tapestry continues to be valued and promoted on a global scale.

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April 3, 2024

A Brief Introduction to Verdure Style of European Tapestries

Above is our Antique French Aubusson Tapestry featuring Chinoiserie-style pictorials, handwoven in wool circa 1660-1670. This 17-century Aubusson enjoys a bold depiction of Chinoiserie style pictorials in brown, gold & beige. Keen eyes will admire birds and trees of magnificent detail and unusual style. Connoisseurs will note the latter as an extremely collectible feature—like few R&K Principal Josh Nazmiyal knows of its kind. Chinoiserie, a term that emerged in the mid-18th century, reflects the European fascination with the exotic luxury items flowing in from East Asia, including porcelain, silk, and lacquerware. During the Rococo period, designers sought to imitate and adapt oriental motifs and ornaments, creating a fantasy world inspired by Chinese, Japanese, and Indian influences. The term "Chinoiserie" encompasses a variety of frequently occurring motifs. In 18th-century Britain, China was perceived as a mysterious and distant place, inspiring designers to create objects with fantastical landscapes, pavilions, pagoda roofs, mythical creatures like dragons, and figures dressed in Chinese attire. Chinoiserie blended reality and imagination, capturing the allure of the East in a whimsical and exotic manner.

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April 2, 2024

Frida Hansen as a Bridge between Norwegian and European tapestry

“I would take up the old Norwegian weaving, renew it, make it available, and also make it a means of employment. And so began my life’s work, which has fulfilled my mind, my artistic desires, and my life.” –Quote from Frida Hansen family papers, as reported in Anniken Thue’s biography, Frida Hansen: En europeer i norsk tekstilkunst (Frida Hansen: A European in Norwegian Textile Art) Universitsforlaget, 1986. Frida Hansen (1855-1931) was a Norwegian textile artist renowned for her work in the Art Nouveau style. Regarded as a bridge between Norwegian and European tapestry, Hansen's weaving designs are considered among the finest in recent European textile art. Museums such as the National Museum – Museum of Applied Art in Oslo, Drammen Museum, Stavanger Art Museum, and the Nordic Museum in Stockholm house her works. The rediscovery of "Southward (Sørover)" is a celebration of Hansen's mastery of the Art Nouveau style and her contributions to Norwegian tapestry traditions. This piece, centered on a theme of Norse mythology, showcases her skill in combining intricate patterns with areas of clear, vibrant colors—a nod to historical Norwegian tapestries. Notably, Hansen created 31 large pictorial flat-weave tapestries in her lifetime, producing at least one very large tapestry annually from the late 1890s to around 1910.

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NO. 25490

France

9'6" X 9'6" (2.90 m x 2.90 m)

Out of Stock (Inquire for Custom)

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry in Beige and Blue Chinoiserie-Style Pictorial

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Specifications:

Measurements: 9'6" x 9'6" ( 2.90 m x 2.90 m )
Categories: Default
Classification: Aubusson, Circle/Oval/Square, Distressed, European, Kilim/Flat Weave, Pictorial, Tapestry/Textile/Wall Hanging
Origin: France
SKU: 25490

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Stories from the Default Collection

Understanding Aubusson Rugs: French Heritage and Timeless Luxury

The House the European Stuycks Kept: Madrid’s Royal Loom, Goya’s Cartoons, and the Spanish Carpet

Rugs, Tapestries, and the Return of Sacred Interiors: The Fifth Wall of Heirloom Textiles

A Brief Guide to Aubusson Tapestries

A Brief Introduction to Verdure Style of European Tapestries

Frida Hansen as a Bridge between Norwegian and European tapestry

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