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Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Ivory, Gray and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 4x8 Swedish style pile rug from our award-winning Scandinavian collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys a natural movement with crisp geometric patt...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Gray with Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 8x10 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys a playful sense of movement and color,...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scatter Swedish Style Modern Wool Rug In Yellow and Green Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Swedish flatweave rug showcases a contemporary Swedish design with a beige-yellow base. It's accented with green geometric patterns throughout the rug.
This rug measures 3'11"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Striped Swedish Style Wool Rug Handmade With Light Blue and Green Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug features a chic contemporary Swedish design with a green field color. It has a striped pattern throughout the rug in light blue shades.
This rug measures 6'2" x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Style Scatter Wool Rug Green and Pink Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This flatweave rug showcases a contemporary Swedish design with a gray base. It's accented with green, purple, and pink geometric patterns throughout
This rug measures 3'1" x 5'2"....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige, White & Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 3x5 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool.
On the design:
This rug enjoys a mesmeric sense of movement with finel...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ancient Roots Of Needlepoint Rugs
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.
Historical Needlepoint Carpets and Rugs
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
1950s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Deco Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Deco rug, origin: Sweden, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft. x 6 ft. (1.22 m x 1.83 m)
Full of style, color and energy, this inviting midcentury Scandinavian vintage rug ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
1990s Scandinavian Modern Fabric 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
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug-7'5'' X 4'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Up for sale is an Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug, from Uzbekistan, circa the 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Uzbek Tribal Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Neoclassical Antique Fabric 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
20th Century Spanish Colonial Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Runner Rug in Gray Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x8 Swedish style kilim runner rug is from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, this flatweave is inspired ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Fabric 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
Mid-20th Century Swedish Country Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim and Square rug in Gray Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x6 square Kilim is a Swedish style flatweave from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, this rug is inspired by vintage S...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric 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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Tribal Antique Fabric 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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Runner Rug with Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x7 runner rug is a Swedish style kilim from the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, this flatweave is inspired by vintage S...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric 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
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Okej - Cloud Blue Squiggle Rug
Located in Draper, UT
Cloud Blue Squiggle Rug by Okej, an iconic irregular rug shape featuring a thick vibrant blue wool surface.
Size: 5 x 6 ft (150 x 180 cm)
Material: ...
Category
2010s Swedish Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Floral Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Category
Early 20th Century Other Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric 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
Mid-20th Century Swedish Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim runner in White-Beige Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 3x10 Swedish style kilim runner from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool, cotton & undyed natural yarns.
On the Design:
This runner enj...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Fabric 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 ...
Category
1920s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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
Early 1900s Asian Tribal Antique Fabric 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...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late-19th Century Muted Faded 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
19th Century Other Antique Fabric 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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Matching Swedish Inspired Kilim Rugs with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30807-30808 New matching pair of Swedish inspired Kilim rugs. With its simplicity and linear art form, this hand-woven wool Swedish inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handknotted Rya rug ’Jala’
Located in Stockholm, SE
For the autumn season, Anna Charlotte Atelier will introduce a new collection, ROOTS, made from recycled natural yarns such as wool, hemp, and bamboo silk dyed in botanical colours d...
Category
2010s Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Hemp
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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rya Rug, Late 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rya Rug, Late 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 4'7" W x 6'7" L
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Mid-20th Century European Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Early 1900s Asian Tribal Antique Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
1920s Other Vintage Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century European Portuguese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
When many people think of carpets, what comes to mind are the pile rugs and traditional kilims of the middle east. Kilims are similar to a tapestry weaving and have a flat weave, as ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Botanical Flat Weave 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
Early 20th Century Other Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Shirvan Rug 4.6x2.5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Shirvan rugs – The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug 6.10x4.1
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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric 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
Early 1900s Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique Uzbek 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
Early 1900s Uzbek Other Antique Fabric Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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Vintage Sunflower Pattern
Flatweave Blue And White
Vintage Kelim Rug
Vintage Scandinavian Flatweave Rug
20th Century Swedish Flatweave
Swedish Folk Textile
Scandinavian Textile Wall Art
6x9 Scandinavian Rug
10x14 Scandinavian Rug