Vintage Needlepoint Rug in Blue With Geometric Patterns, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Handmade in wool, originating from Portugal circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 special vintage Needlepoint rug features a play of classic geometric … more Handmade in wool, originating from Portugal circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 special vintage Needlepoint rug features a play of classic geometric patterns in primarily blue, gold and white tones.

On the Design

Though one of its many beauties is the variety of colors for such detailed and regal patterns, keen eyes will note light and navy blue tones underscores both field and border alike, with geometric patterns enjoying gold and white accents. Admirers of the craft will note an excellent use of a very minimal or rather reserved palette, not to mention the colors have aged beautifully for a work of this period—one of sharp detail and a regal quality in beautiful, uncommon colors for this provenance. Connoisseurs and designers will note that this English needlepoint rug style can be seen as a Western version of the neoclassical styles and their grandeur for those seeking a conversational historical context—a collectibility matched only by the dynamic, kingly nature of this vintage European rug.

Condition:

This vintage Needlepoint rug further enjoys great condition for its age and lineage. less