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Period: 20th Century
Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and rare EGE Art Line rug. Vincent Van Gogh Olive Trees. Design No. 80583, no. 77
1995.
Made in Denmark.
Currently set up as a tapestry but cou...
Category
Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Swedish Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya Swedish rug is adorned with a beautiful green color that exudes freshness, tranquility, and a connection to nature. The lush green hue adds a vibrant and rejuvenating touch ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) Decorated with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam
Size: 12'10" × 16'5" (391 × 500 cm)
Swedish rug designed by Josef Frank.
Josef Frank was a f...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Beautiful Collection of Romanian Antique Bessarabian Kilims and Rugs
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims were woven around the mid to late 19th century, though some do date back to the 18th century as well. This production that carried into the early twentieth century under late Ottoman Turkish rule in an area corresponding to modern Bulgaria and Romania, they stand right on the cusp of European and Oriental carpet weaving. Many of the designs are floral patterns made in a naturalistic western style utilizing brown or black ground, not unlike certain Karabaghs from the Caucauses. But others, particularly flat weaves, reflect the tradition of Turkish kilims from nearby Anatolia, although in a distinctive Bessarbian palette. In either case they are supremely decorative rugs.
History Of Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rugs from Romania
Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. While most carpet experts will classify the flat woven rugs as Bessarabian they will often refer to the knotted pile carpets as Ukrainian.
The Bessarabian carpets differ from antique Persian carpets in many ways. For example, unlike Persian carpets, Bessarabian rugs cannot be classified to a region according to the way the rugs were woven. Their weaves provide indications regarding the area for which they were created rather than for their classification. The markets these antique rugs were designed for could have fallen into different categories such as a rural market or an urban one. But all other attributes were dismissed and all the Romani made area rugs and carpets are referred to as Bessarabian instead.
Antique Romanian Bessarabian kilims are ornate and they come in a variety of designs as well color combinations. It’s not uncommon for some Bessarabian kilims to be more floral while others may feature more geometric patterns. Bessarabian carpets are made on carpet weaving looms similar to the ones used to make the French Aubusson rugs.
These looms are wooden, and the rugs are flat woven / kilims. The best of these rug types were created in the 1700’s. The Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was where these Romanian rugs were made, and the factory was created by none other than Peter the Great. He established the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory following his return from England and France. He was inspired to create the factory after being in awe of the splendid Aubusson carpets, Savonnerie rugs, and Axminster carpets he saw while abroad.
The beautiful carpets he admired while in Europe had already caught the eyes of his Russian contemporaries, and importing them was triggering a financial drain for the Russian treasury. For this reason, the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was used as a location for copying the French and English carpets Peter the Great and the Russian nobility desired.
Demand for these lavishly luxurious rugs grew, and additional factories were created in villages. This region is from where these rugs got the name Bessarabian. The region is divided between two territories: the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Bessarabian rug weavers were country people who had a country taste. Though they were tasked with replicating the elaborate motifs of the European rugs, they added their own unique country’s flair to their borrowed rug patterns and designs. This more folksy or traditional approach to the European patterns...
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Asian Neoclassical Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The pillow is made from a Caucasian Karabagh rug.
Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Category
Spanish Colonial 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and is handmade with a unique technique characteristic ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ukrainian Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ukrainian rug, Ukraine, circa turn of the 20th century. Size: 4 ft. x 6 ft. 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m)
This fetching antique Ukrainian rug features a slightly eccentric composit...
Category
Ukrainian 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Samarkand Rug with Animal Print Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Long Swedish Rag rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
Category
Swedish Country 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1900s Antique Decorative Khotan Samarkand Rug-6'10'' X 4'6''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Decorative Khotan Samarkand Rug 6'10'' X 4'6'', tribal and traditional, wool on cotton foundation, vegetable dyes, design and colour combination inspired by the nature they w...
Category
Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Rug Rollakan Earthy Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
Immerse yourself in the allure of Swedish Rug Rollakan Earthy Tones with this exquisite mid-20th century rug, a true treasure that encapsulates the artistry and craftsmanship of a by...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920 Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a truly unique Rollakan Swedish rug, featuring a soft and soothing background color, adorned with a captivating combination of green, purple, and blue hues. This remarkable p...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström Hand Woven 'Storkorset' in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, 'Storkorset' handwoven pile carpet, wool, Sweden, executed before 1942.
This handwoven carpet is designed by one of the most influential and leadin...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handmade Samarkand Rug Ca.1900 - 8'7'' X 5'4''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
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Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Category
Other 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible...
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Tribal Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Holma Mattan Reversible Flatweave Carpet, Sweden 1950s.
Carpet, Rug, Röllakan, Holma Mattan, Skene, double-sided.
In beautiful shades of ochre yellow, brown and beige, geomet...
Category
Swedish 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bessarabian Floral Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
The technique for creating needlepoint rugs and other objects made from needlepoint has remained unchanged since its beginnings in the 17th century. It all begins with a canvas with ...
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Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug 10.8x9.2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
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Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Authentic Caucasian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The antique Caucasian rugs get their name from the area in which they were made – the Caucasus. The Caucasus is a region that produces distinctive rugs since the end of the 18th cent...
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Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modernist Abstract Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare opportunity to acquire an amazing modern abstract Scandinavian shag rug, attributed to Ege Rya. The carpet is a thick shag, with two tone bl...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Kilim Runner. 2' 9" x 7' 10"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage Swedish Kilim Runner by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, country of origin / rug type: Vintage Scandinavian rugs, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 2 ft 9 in x 7 ft 10 in...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900 Antique Tribal Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug 11.8x10.0
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique Botanical Style Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Jerusalem Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Israeli Rugs – Israel is home to a surprisingly large and well-established carpet-weaving community. Area Carpet weavers in Israel had very serious traditions that were cultural, tec...
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Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Category
Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Antique Samarkand Rug with Animal Print Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Asian Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Carpet by Carl Dangel
By Carl Dangel
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Very special Swedish flat weave carpet by weaver and textile designer Carl Dangel. Beautiful piece in lovely condition.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900s Antique Animal Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug 8.9x7
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1920 Floral Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Handmade Samarkand Rug - 8'2'' X 4'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Asian Tribal Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ghiordes Rug 9.11x4.6
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Shag Rug by Ege Ryam
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant Scandinavian fire pattern shag rug by Ege Rya has a thick wool pile, with vibrant colors in red, orange, pink, and brown colors. This vintage large carpet is sure to add...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Bessarabian Floral Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weaved Kilim Rug, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug. Stylized floral design with empty center, suitable to place it under a coffee table.
The color palette comprises of gentle shades of teal gree...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Flatweave 9281
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
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Kilim Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Antique Farahan Rug 2.10x2.3
Located in Los Angeles, US
Persian Farahan Sarouk rugs were woven in the village of Sarouk but these carpets given the name “Farahan” as a distinction for their exceptional type of Sarouks. The Persian Farahan...
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Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1900 Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bessarabian Kilim Fragment Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bessarabian Kilim Fragment Rug, Mid-20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 3'3" W x 9'4" L
Category
European 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history.
Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp.
Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique.
The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing.
During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets.
Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail.
It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period.
Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos.
The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...
Category
Renaissance Revival Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Oushak Rug Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ghiordes Rug 6.3x4
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900s Antique French Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history.
Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp.
Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique.
The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing.
During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets.
Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail.
It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period.
Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos.
The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kurdi Tribe Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Kurdish rugs are as diverse as the ethnic weavers who created them. The presence of Kurdish weavers in the northwestern area of Persia and the Iranian Kurd...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish
Located in Ferrara, IT
This captivating Scandinavian Rollakan Swedish Rug features a soft color palette encompassing shades of blue, beige, and brown, creating a serene...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Needlework Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Vintage Brown Botanical Style Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
ntique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims we...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Antique Floral Swedish Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Saruk Rug 5.1x3.5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Sarouk Rugs– The thickness of the luxurious pile allows Sarouk rugs to withstand the level of foot traffic that would be typical in hallways, common rooms and foyers. The style, qual...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug 9.5x6.9
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late-19th Century Spanish Woolen Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Late-19th Century Spanish Woolen Rug 6'3'' x 4'10", made in Spain around late 19th century by villagers at the time
Category
Empire Vintage 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Rug 11.2x9.2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
Other Antique 20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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