If you re a little hazy on the differences between traditional rug styles that are often labelled as oriental then read on.
How to identify aubusson rugs.
Hand woven tapestries from 1891 to 1913 only have the country s name stamped on the back of the tapestry usually in a faded blue ink but in 1914 the words made in were added that can help identify an imported tapestry s age.
From a distance it can be hard to tell the two types apart.
It has been famed for its rugs as well as tapestries since the 15th century aubusson rugs made in tapestry technique are among the most elegant and luxurious antique floor coverings.
To identify items for this tariff imported goods were required to have a mark that indicated their country of origin.
Cream and blue aubusson carpet in french provincial style dining room with.
In the 17th century french artists and weavers invented the art of weaving rugs with depth perspective.
Villages of aubusson and.
How to tell if a persian rug is valuable.
Ok all cat in the hat freestyling aside let s break down some handwoven and handknotted rug styles.
Most aubusson carpets were flat woven using the tapestry technique which was quicker easier and cheaper to produce.
What is an aubusson weave rug.
This technique is so artistically demanding it has never been copied by the rug weavers of the east and even today only european rugs such as aubusson savonnerie and needlepoints have three dimensional patterns.
Dynasty aubusson 5 x 8 area rug created for macy s 995 00 sale 398 00.
Aubusson is a town on the creuse river in central france.
The history of aubusson rugs dates back to the renaissance period in the town of aubusson located on the banks of the river creuse in the creuse valley of.
As many other rugs aubusson rugs take its name from the french town aubusson lying on the banks of the creuse river.
Aubussons are especially good for use in a high traffic area.
Genuine carpets from iran formerly known as persia are treasured by collectors world.
Upon close inspection the difference in construction is obvious.
Aubusson established its reputation in the 18th century becoming an early weaving center for rugs and tapestries.
Owning a persian carpet is like owning a valuable piece of history.
