Abousson Red

Sizes available:

3' x 5'     (90cm x 150cm)      £195

4' x 6'     (120cm x 180cm)    £339

5' x 8'     (150cm x 240cm)    £595

6' x 9'     (180cm x 270cm)    £795

Our Abousson range of designs are based on the traditional Aubusson style rugs that originate from Louis XIII's France, in a town of the same name 200 miles from Paris. Created using a similar flat weave to our chainstitch rugs, though not exactly the same (hence the slight change in spelling), the original Aubusson style was brought to France from the crusaders after tehir time in Turkey and Asia, and was first made in 1608 solely for the French Royal Family. They have also be known as needle point rugs, though slightly different techniques have been used throughout the ages. Aubusson rugs, and variations of the style, have been made in India and other parts of Asia for over 200 years.