Carpet, circa 1880, Portugal. - Lot 347

Lot n° 347
Go to lot
Estimation :
300 - 400 EUR
Carpet, circa 1880, Portugal. - Lot 347
Carpet, circa 1880, Portugal. This wool rug is in Arraiolos stitch, a half cross-stitch oblique. A few kilometers from Lisbon, in Arraiolos, a wool-dyeing center, factories have been setting up for five centuries, inspired by oriental carpets. With a beige background, this one features a floral interlace pattern on a salmon background around a central duck-blue floral medallion, the same hue found in the band. It is edged with long wool bangs. As is, with wear 107 x 215 cm
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue