Bessarabian rugs are from the region of Bessarabia on the Western shore of the Black Sea that has been a part of both Romania and the Ukraine-depending on the political situation. The designs are often floral with elegantly drawn motifs and colors in earth tones. The style shows both French and Oriental influences. Bessarabian rugs [...]

Aubusson rugs are made with flat weave technique and are generally quite ornate. The name comes from the town of Aubusson in central France where tapestry works were established in approximately the seventeenth century or earlier (Aubusson was also well-known for producing tapestries.) These rugs often have floral designs with architectural elements and beautiful soft [...]