Who We Are
ModRen Rugs is a North Bergen, New Jersey showroom for hand woven Aubusson rugs, hand knotted Savonnerie carpets and French style tapestries, founded by Jeffrey Soleimani, who helped bring Aubusson weaving from France to China in 1990.
We offer curated selections of new and antique pieces, shipped worldwide. Browse our Aubusson rugs, Savonnerie rugs and tapestries, or visit the showroom by appointment.
From French Workshops to Your Home
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1990
Bringing Aubusson weaving to China
In 1990 Jeffrey Soleimani was part of the pioneering team that brought the art of hand woven Aubusson from France to China. Antique French Aubusson rugs were commanding premiums at auction and demand was high, with little inventory to source. Few workshops in France still made them, and the labor intensive weaving kept Aubusson from being marketable.
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Teaching the craft
French artisans train Chinese weavers
Our team employed French artisans, skilled in designing, weaving and color matching, to teach Chinese weavers the art of French tapestry weaving known as Aubusson carpets.
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Tapestries
Hand woven tapestries follow
Once proficient with Aubusson rugs, the weavers produced hand woven tapestries, starting with still life, panels and verdure scenes, then gradually romantic, gothic, court and battle scenes.
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Savonnerie
The ultimate French luxury rug
Lastly came Savonnerie, once exclusive to French royalty. Its production was the pinnacle of hand knotted rugs worldwide and remains one of the finest rug productions to date.
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Today
Curated, irreplaceable weavings
Production and productivity in China have diminished, so at ModRen we offer curated selections of these elegant, irreplaceable weavings.
Aubusson, Savonnerie and Tapestries
Aubusson Rugs
Flat woven in the French tapestry technique, with a smooth, pileless surface. New recreations and antique French Aubussons in many styles, colors and sizes.
Shop Aubusson rugsSavonnerie Rugs
Hand knotted pile carpets in the grand French tradition once reserved for royalty, among the finest rug productions to date.
Shop Savonnerie rugsFrench Tapestries
Hand woven wall tapestries, from still life and verdure scenes to romantic, gothic, court and battle subjects.
Shop tapestriesWe also carry Abadjian legendary carpets, needlepoint rugs, Persian and oriental rugs and long narrow runners.
ModRen Rugs at a Glance
- Founder
- Jeffrey Soleimani
- Specialties
- Hand woven Aubusson rugs, hand knotted Savonnerie carpets, French style tapestries
- Inventory
- New and antique pieces
- Experience
- Aubusson production since 1990
- Showroom
- 3901 Liberty Ave, Showroom 10, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (by appointment)
- Shipping
- Worldwide
- Phone
- 1-201-866-0909
Shop by Collection
From flat-woven Aubussons to plush Savonnerie and French tapestries, all are entirely handwoven.
Aubusson Rugs
Flat-woven European carpets created in French tapestry weave since the 17th century.
Savonnerie Rugs
Plush knotted-pile carpets, recreated in the techniques of the Royal French production.
Tapestries
Verdures, Romantic scenes & panels. Wool & silk on cotton foundations.
Needlepoint Rugs
Heavy Stitch, Arraiolos & Petit-point weave of English and French designs.
Abadjian Carpets
Bessarabian, high-low & Cuenca weaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded ModRen Rugs?
ModRen Rugs was founded by Jeffrey Soleimani. In 1990 he was part of the pioneering team that brought the art of hand woven Aubusson from France to China.
What does ModRen Rugs sell?
We sell hand woven Aubusson rugs, hand knotted Savonnerie rugs and French style tapestries, along with Abadjian carpets, needlepoint rugs, Persian rugs and long runners.
What is the difference between Aubusson and Savonnerie?
Aubusson is a flat tapestry weave with a smooth, pileless surface. Savonnerie is hand knotted with a raised pile. Once exclusive to French royalty, Savonnerie remains one of the finest rug productions to date.
Are your rugs new or antique?
Both. Our selection consists primarily of new Aubusson recreations, together with antique French Aubussons and other curated pieces.
Where is the ModRen Rugs showroom?
Our showroom is at 3901 Liberty Ave, Showroom 10, North Bergen, NJ 07047, open by appointment. Contact us or call 1-201-866-0909 to schedule a visit.
Does ModRen Rugs ship worldwide?
Yes. We ship worldwide. Tell us your room size, period and palette and we will help you source the right options for your space.
Looking for a Specific Piece?
Tell us your room size, period and palette and we’ll assist you in sourcing the right options for your space.