| Exact Size in ft: | Width: 7'9" x Length: 10'11" |
| Size in Inch: | Width: 93" x Length: 131" |
| Size in meters: | Length: 3.34 x Width: 2.38 m |
| Some of many colors: | Cream, taupe, olive green, brown, orange, burgundy, soft blue, gold |
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| Woven: | 100% Hand-hooked | Handmade |
| Foundation: | 100% Cotton |
| Pile: | 100% Wool |
| KPSI: | 40 to 50 |
| Origin: | Oriental Hand-Hooked | Made in India |
| Age: | Vintage |
| Condition: | Good | Vintage |
7'9" x 10'11" Hand-Hooked Oriental Rug | Cream Field | Floral Wreath Medallion | Vintage Wool
This vintage hand-hooked Oriental rug brings a soft, garden-fresh European look to a generous 8 x 11 foot size. A bouquet of mixed flowers sits at the center of a creamy ivory field, encircled by a graceful laurel wreath and crowned with delicate scrollwork, while a warm taupe border carries floral sprays into every corner. The plush, looped wool pile gives the whole piece a thick, cushioned feel underfoot.
Design and Motifs
The composition follows the classic Aubusson garden tradition. At the heart of the rug, a full bouquet of roses, daisies, and little star flowers gathers inside an oval wreath of feathery laurel leaves, topped and tailed by elegant brown and gold acanthus scroll cartouches. The taupe border is scattered with matching floral bunches at the corners and along each side, tied together by curling brown leaf scrolls. Every flower is drawn in a loose, naturalistic way that feels hand-painted rather than rigid, giving the rug a relaxed, romantic character.
Colors and Placement
A calm cream field and soft taupe border keep the palette light and easy to live with, while the florals add gentle pops of orange, burgundy, soft blue, olive green, and gold. The pale ground brightens a room and makes the central bouquet the clear focal point, and the neutral border lets the rug settle comfortably into many color schemes. This soft, floral look suits cottage, farmhouse, French country, and traditional interiors, and the light tones work beautifully in a living room, bedroom, sunroom, or dining space that needs a touch of warmth without heavy color.
Origin and Construction
This rug was hand-hooked in India, a craft in which loops of wool yarn are pulled by hand through a sturdy base cloth to build a thick, plush surface. The pile is 100% wool on a cotton foundation, finished on the reverse with a bound cloth tape edge, as shown in the photos. As a vintage piece it carries light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its years, and it remains in good, displayable condition. To learn more about the wool used in handmade rugs, see our complete guide to handmade rug materials, and browse our full collection of wool rugs for more options in this style.
