Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Square Rug in Beige With Florals - Rug & Kilim

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This 10x10 antique needlepoint rug is an exceptional discovery from the celebrated Arraiolos weaving tradition, among the latest additions to … Read more This 10x10 antique needlepoint rug is an exceptional discovery from the celebrated Arraiolos weaving tradition, among the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a rare square rug for its kind, handmade in wool and originating from the titular region of Portugal, circa 1900-1910.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will know Arraiolos needlepoint rugs as some of the most sought-after in our trade—an exceptional class of textiles, primarily made by women weavers of the town whose craft became so reputed many came to call this embroidered needlepoint style “the Arraiolos stitch.” This square rug enjoys a creamy beige and gold colorway, which underscores the quintessential “Seteais” design, referring to its grid-like series of squares with cascading repeats of geometric-floral crests. Keen eyes will further admire accents ranging from a rich taupe brown to bright cream, among many fine details in the beauties that make this piece such an exemplar of its class. It’s an elegant turn-of-the-century curation like few of its kind, and even fewer considering both its spacious large size and the execution of its quality in that scale—a treasure for any designer and connoisseur.

Condition:

This antique Arraiolos needlepoint rug further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin—an impressive find among needlepoint rugs of a celebrated weaving tradition. See less