Guide to Antique Arraiolos Carpets and Vintage Portuguese Rugs
Famous for exquisitely woven tapestries and wool carpets, Arraiolos
needlework carpets have been gracing manor homes and palaces in Portugal
for hundreds
of years. Rug scholars believe that the Moors introduced this unique
style of rug weaving. Generations of tapestry and rug makers endeavored
to preserve
the tradition of the Arraiolos carpet design. Exotic myths surround
the Tapetes die Arraiolos, such as one about a bride covering herself
with this type of
rug on her wedding day. Engaged to a man who had to fight in the war
between the Moors and the Christians, the bride grieved the loss of her
looks to time.
When her betrothed finally returned from war to marry, she covered
herself with an Arraiolos rug to conceal the ravages of time.
Bring Home the Beauty of Portuguese Needlepoint Carpets from Esmaili Rugs
We are proud to be one of very few rug collections to include the
beauty and exceptional craftsmanship of handmade Portuguese rugs. Browse
our selection
and then call us to learn how you can become the proud owner of a
highly collectable and fabulously divine Portuguese rug: (214) 651-7847.
Learn About the Development & Design of Arraiolos Rugs Online
Originally following Indian and Persian designs, our Portuguese rugs for
sale online also exhibit modern designs that later became popular after
the 18 th century. Before the 1700s, however, Arraiolos design styles encompassed three different rug-making eras:
The period portraying the decorative influence of vintage Persian rugs
The second period incorporating popular motifs, such as Portuguese animals and depictions of daily life
The third period toward the end of the 1700s that continued for
two hundred years and presented stylized patterns that were more
delicate and less
dense
Brimming with old-world character and charm, our Portuguese rugs for
sale will imbue any interior with a lavish, sophisticated yet charming
ambience.
Warmly transform your living areas by laying meticulously detailed
Portuguese rugs capable of seamlessly blending with your choice of
interior design
qualities, from contemporary to shabby chic to transitional.
Creating a compelling vibrancy with the rich abrash waves of Portuguese
rugs sweeping over
softly repetitive patterns that are intricate without being
ostentatious, Portuguese rugs provide eternal formalities functioning as
the quintessential
decorative element for any space or environment.
