Antique Axminster Rugs 2891

English Rug, England, 19th Century - With its rich array of naturalistic floral formsunfolding dynamically across the surface, this lovely little antique Axminster rug is a response to the style and coloration of a French Savonnerie carpets. But the use of these elements as a free form, asymmetrical excerpt enclosed by a deep tan border-like outer zone is highly unusual and reflects the taste of the English Arts and CraftsMovement.