Finely hooked| from the school of famed rug designer Pearl McGown -- entrepreneur, hooker. teacher, author of many books on how to hook rugs. The octagonal floral elements derive from 19th century needlework such as Aubusson designs and cushion covers. Background color is a true deep rose (may look violet on your screen). Details and workmanship adhere to the high quality of the work of McGown and her students and teachers. Terrific larger size