1750s Brown Floral Antique England Axminster Rug 4' X 8' 8" Knotted Wool Carpet

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Mid-18th-century English antique Axminster carpet 4' x 8' 8" (122 cm x 264 cm)

This specific carpet reflects the transition … Read more Mid-18th-century English antique Axminster carpet 4' x 8' 8" (122 cm x 264 cm)

This specific carpet reflects the transition in English taste during the mid-1700s. While many Axminster rugs of this era were massive "stately home" pieces, this example is a rarer, more versatile size. Carpets of this period often drew from contemporary Mughal (Indian) and Persian designs. You will typically see "in and out" palmettes, scrolling vines, and stylized leaf patterns.

Axminster carpets from the 1750s are highly collectible because they represent the "Golden Age" of British carpet weaving. They were often custom-commissioned for the aristocracy and are prized today for their "mellowed" patina—where the original vegetable dyes have softened over 270+ years into the elegant, muted tones seen in this camel-colored rug
This piece features the characteristic high-quality hand-knotted pile that allowed for great detail and durability. See less