Antique Arraiolos Rug 11 × 15 ft (450 × 325 cm) Beige & Rose | 14717

Djoharian Collection · Antique · Needlepoint · Handmade in Portugal Antique Arraiolos Rug 450 × 325 cm · Aubusson Style A stately one-of-a-kind piece of European textile history: an antique Arraiolos rug from Portugal, hand-embroidered in pure wool to masterfully interpret the timeless elegance of the French Aubusson style. A Rare Antique Needlepoint This antique Arraiolos rug from Portugal is a masterpiece of the needlepoint technique. Pure new wool was embroidered in cross-stitch onto a firm linen ground, in painstaking handwork, to recreate the timeless elegance of the French Aubusson style. A midcentury jewel and a collector’s piece, it is the ideal choice for representative rooms that pair historical charm with a subtle, modern palette. The Arraiolos Tradition Arraiolos rugs are world-famous for their distinctive technique, cultivated in Portugal since the 15th century. Unlike knotted rugs, the design is embroidered onto the ground stitch by stitch, producing a flat, tapestry-like structure reminiscent of historical French tapestries. The result is a sustainable work of art made from natural materials — a piece that unites durability with European cultural history. Aubusson Floral Design The composition follows the classic Aubusson style: a central floral medallion of roses and garden flowers, framed by scrolling acanthus leaves and ribbon-tied bouquets in the corners. The light, airy palette gives this large-format piece an almost floating aesthetic, the hallmark of the finest European salon carpets. Wool & Linen The piece is worked entirely in 100% pure new wool embroidered onto a linen ground. The flat needlepoint structure is hard-wearing and beautifully even underfoot, and it pairs naturally with both period and contemporary interiors. Colour The palette is soft and luminous: an elegant beige ground carries the floral drawing, with gentle accents of light blue and a discreet rose, touched by green foliage and warm golden highlights. The colours have mellowed gracefully with age, lending the rug a calm, collected depth. Presence in the Room At 450 × 325 cm (14.63 m²) this is an exceptionally generous room-size piece — a true 11 × 15 ft format: Living room: a commanding centrepiece for a large, representative seating arrangement. Dining room: ample room for a grand table and chairs to rest entirely on the rug. Bedroom or salon: a collector’s piece that brings European elegance and history to a spacious room. Specifications Size 450 × 325 cm (11 × 15 ft) · 14.63 m² Origin Portugal — traditional Arraiolos embroidery Age Antique / midcentury vintage Technique Hand-embroidered needlepoint (cross-stitch), one of a kind Material 100% pure new wool Ground 100% linen Design Classic Aubusson style with floral ornaments Condition Very good antique condition, professionally inspected Colours Beige, light blue and rose Underfloor heating Suitable Responsible Origin · Label STEP As an antique, pre-owned piece worked in natural materials this is a sustainable choice — wool is a renewable fibre and no new resources were used to make it. Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-made rugs. Djoharian — Since 1967 Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran — more than five decades of trade and connoisseurship. Djoharian has been a Recognized Dealer on 1stDibs since 2013, and one of our rugs featured as a prop in the film Spencer (2021). Every collector’s piece is chosen with an expert eye and offered with full confidence in its authenticity. Service Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call. Since 1967 | Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran | 1stDibs Recognized Dealer | Label STEP Certified