Rugs

Rugs & Tapestries: A Confluence of Aesthetics and Society

Rugs, carpets and tapestries are decorative elements that signify wealth for their owners, serving both aesthetic and societal purposes.

Rugs

Similar to a painting surrounded by a frame, carpets consist of a field and a border. Like painters, court artists or nomads create their works with straight and curved lines, vibrant colors, floral motifs, animal designs, and symbols.

Wool, being a living material dyed with plants like cochineal, saffron, and indigo, allows these artists to infuse their soul into pure, naive, and geometric symbols. The art of knotted carpets stands out through its patterns, as well as the thickness and height of the wool and silk. The impact of a beautiful carpet also comes from its texture and the control of quality, knotting technique, density, and the durability of the stitches.

Persian, Chinese, Indian, Kilim—many origins are sought after for their quality and authenticity. In the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, carpets are considered works of art and can fetch record prices.

Tapestries

The golden age of tapestries dates back to the Middle Ages when they covered walls and helped warm castles. Cousin to painting, the art of thread reproduces floral motifs, medieval stories and legends, epics, and landscapes. Having fallen out of favor, tapestries returned to prominence in the 20th century thanks to André Malraux's interest in the Savonnerie, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais, and Gobelins manufactories, as well as Jean Lurçat, creator of the Lausanne Tapestry Biennial. Once confined to the domestic sphere, tapestries shed their prejudices thanks to modern artists and...

Good to Know: Our Carpets & Tapestries department organizes two auctions per year in Paris or online.

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