FAQs

Wool resists soiling, but claws and accidents can harm Aubusson rugs—especially antiques. Blot spills immediately and consider placing them in lower-traffic rooms.

U.S. professional rates often run about \$2–\$8 per sq ft; an 8×10 Aubusson rug could be \$160–\$640. Delicate or silk details can increase pricing.

Plan a wash every 1–3 years, sooner with pets/kids or heavy traffic. Antique or fragile Aubusson rugs may warrant conservator guidance.

Use suction only—disable the beater bar to protect fibers and edges. Weekly vacuuming (front and occasional back) keeps dust from grinding in.

Today’s Aubusson rugs commonly come in 5×8, 8×10, and 9×12; antiques were often salon-scale like 12×15+. Measure to allow at least 18–24″ of floor border in living rooms.

Aubusson rugs favor French neoclassical florals and cartouches; Persian rugs are knot-pile with regional motifs (medallions, Heriz, Kashan, etc.). Aubusson flatweaves feel thinner underfoot.

Flip it: you should see a tapestry weave (not a tufted canvas) and often hemmed edges with little or no fringe. Seek documented provenance and an appraisal for pieces claimed 18th–19th century.

Many flatwoven Aubusson rugs show the pattern on both sides, but antiques are typically displayed one way for finish and preservation. Some modern Aubusson-style flatweaves are marketed “reversible.”

Wool is standard for Aubusson rugs, sometimes with silk details on wool or cotton foundations. Expect a thin profile (often under ¼″ for flatweaves).

Aubusson rugs often feature central ovals/cartouches, floral garlands, acanthus scrolls, and neoclassical frames. Colors skew pastel—ivory, blush, pale blue, soft gold.

Antique Aubusson rugs are decorative and best for low-to-moderate traffic; modern pile-woven “Aubusson style” options handle more wear. A rug pad and quarterly rotation help longevity.

Savonnerie rugs are knotted-pile carpets made in Paris, while Aubusson rugs are primarily flatwoven tapestries. Think plush vs thin; both share neoclassical motifs.