Definitions for "Savonnerie"
These hand-knotted oriental rugs originated in France; however, they are typically considered a member of the family of oriental rugs. Savonnerie can be identified by their pastel-colored designs, which usually features a floral medallion on an open field, with broken borders.
French design rug hand woven with a thick pile and pastel colors.
In contemporary usage, an 18th Century French design, with an open field or all-over pattern of decorative elements in the center. Borders frequently feature architectural elements with a distinct neo-classical spirit.