8 x 10 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Rug 77921

77921 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug with Romantic French Country Style 07'10 x 09'10. Ornate details and effortless beauty with romantic connotations, this hand-woven wool antique Portuguese Arraiolos rug is poised to impress. This special breed of needlepoint was created using the "Arraiolos Stitch," a long-armed cross-stitch perfected by the needlewomen of Arraiolos, a charming village in southern Portugal. The abrashed beige field features an all-over floral pattern composed of roses, floral sprigs, acanthus leaves, and curling ribbons extending outwards. Characterized by predominate French influence with its ornate florals, the intricate border of garnished foliage enclose this captivating work of art. The embellishments alone are sufficiently captivating, but the use of color is extraordinary. The colors join to create a truly compelling dance, and inaudibly speak with a timeless voice that is characterized by sensual decadence, as well as by stately action. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, khaki, rose, pink, champagne, light pink, green, brown, tan, sand, ecru, red, oyster gray, cerulean, taupe, burgundy, and mauve with other accent colors. Perfect for a living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, golf locker room, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: French Country, Neoclassical, French Provincial, Art Nouveau, Parisian, Farmhouse, Regence, English Country, Cottage, Southern Living, London Proper, Cotswold Country, Renaissance, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, Rococo, Regal, Baroque, Dutch Renaissance, Old World, Traditional, Eclectic, European, and Victorian. Abrash. Hand-woven wool. Needlepoint. Made in Portugal. Measures: 07'10 x 09'10.