SOLD Vintage Carved Aubusson Rug Hand Knotted China of 100% Silk 44"x24"

Measures Width 24” Length 44” Or 3ft 8in by 2 ft Description: Carved Aubusson rug was hand-knotted in China of 100% Silk. The rug has smooth, soft silk piles and is in like new condition. Beautiful colors and made with excellent quality. No holes or repairs, VERY Smooth and soft. Gorgeous design but not a perfect rectangle. This rug was acquired from a Winnipeg Estate. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. Provenance: Acquired from a Winnipeg Estate Dimensions: 2ft 0in x 3ft 8in Medium: 100% Silk Handknotted Rug Circa: 1990s Notes: Chinese Aubusson rugs are among the most lavish Oriental rugs in the market. The word Aubusson has become synonymous with a flat-woven French carpet renowned for their elegant, flowing floral patterns. It is this foliate pattern that makes these striking pieces not only an elegant addition to any room but extremely sought after. Now made in China, they are handmade in silk and wool, in the old French style. Rugs as fine as the finest Chinese rugs allow for the most astonishing shading and detail. Aubusson rugs are expensive because they are handmade but are durable enough to use and enjoy daily. Owning an Aubusson rug remains a symbol of prestige and sophistication. Aubusson rugs are made of wool, silk or a blend of the two. Regular vacuuming without a beater brush will keep an Aubusson rug from deteriorating over time. Stains should always be addressed immediately. Sadly, these unique rugs are a dying breed and