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Patterns Large: If you want to combine small, regular patterns large with large, bold ones, make sure that the two patterns large are linked by color. If the overall colors of each pattern are close to one another on the color wheel (see p. 14), the effect will be successful.
Aubusson rugs. Rugs have been woven in the town of Aubusson, France, since the Middle Ages, at which time they probably had an Oriental influence in their patterns large. During the late Gothic period, mille-fleur types were woven, but from the time of Louis XIV the patterns large followed, at an enlarged scale, the French Textile designs. Colors as a general rule were light in tone, or slightly neutralized for faded effects. The weave has always been that of a heavy, coarse tapestry and the term "Aubusson" is now applied to Rugs of this type regardless of whether they were woven in the town of that name. Linen and wool warp threads were used until the middle of the 19th century after which time cotton was substituted. The Aubusson production has always been large and there are many 18th and 19th century examples available. The production continues today on a large scale and many are woven to order. Period patterns large are reproduced and during recent years the designers have endeavored to produce patterns large that reflect contemporary thought and culture.
The Baroque style of Louis XIV Textile design was impressive, with its heavy garlands of fruit and flowers. The bold, large-scale, florid patterns large, which were seen in velvets and brocades, were indicative of the grandeur and display of court life. Toward the end of the 17th century the designs were slightly subdued. Flowers became more naturalistic and patterns large less complicated. |
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