Arraiolos rugs

Europe tradition · 3 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

An Arraiolos rug, Arraiolos tapestry, Arraiolos carpet or Portuguese needlework rug (in Portuguese, Tapete de Arraiolos) is a traditionally embroidered wool rug made in the town of Arraiolos, Portugal, dating back to at least the 16th century. They are partly inspired by Persian carpets, though there are notable differences in their construction and design. Unlike Persian and Turkish rugs, which are woven on looms using knots (asymmetric in Persian rugs and symmetric in Turkish ones), Arraiolos rugs are embroidered using a diagonal cross-stitch technique known as ponto de Arraiolos. Wikipedia →

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