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19th Century Floral European Needlework Rug

Name: 19th Century Floral European Needlework Rug
Price: 2600 USD
Availability: InStock

$2,600

Y & B Bolour

Los Angeles, CA

Description: Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to … more 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. less

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