Wool and silk rug 200×300 beige Versal

The design

The layout follows a French palace scheme. The centre is a plain cream elongated oval with a small bouquet of powder-pink roses and blue and olive flowers. The oval is outlined by a burgundy band with cartouches and scrolls, and full garlands of roses and acanthus leaves fall over it at the corners and sides. The outer frame is a light band with a geometric frieze and a burgundy edge.

Wool, silk and a carved pile

The rug is handmade from wool and silk. The outlines of flowers, leaves and scrolls are carved, so the pattern stands in relief even in soft light, and silk adds a gentle sheen to the roses. The fringes on the short sides are the ends of the warp.

Where it fits

The 200×300 cm format suits a living room under a sofa and armchairs, a bedroom with a double bed or a dining table for six. A similar French style is the Obusson Aubusson-style rug 300×400. Other traditional patterns are in classic rugs, and hand-made pieces are among the handmade and designer rugs.

Care

Vacuum without a turbo brush, along the pile. Blot stains with a dry white cloth without rubbing; wet cleaning of wool and silk is best left to a professional rug cleaner. Turn the rug once a year so the pile wears evenly, and keep it out of direct sun.

Specifications

• Model: Versal 150L
• Size: 200×300 cm
• Shape: rectangle
• Material: wool, silk
• Colour: cream, burgundy, powder pink
• Collection: France
• Production: handmade