French Needlepoint Wool Carpet

French Needlepoint Wool CarpetNeedlepoint rugs have been made for thousands of years. They are made with a diagonal or "tent" stitch, which gives them strength and durability. In 19th and 20th century Britain and America, as a result of the Industrial Revolution, needlepoint embroidery became an activity of leisure class women because they had more free time. The invention of chemical dyes around the same time period made the inclusion of a broader spectrum of colors possible.

the masculine and the feminine

to the more modern

Size: 10’ X 13’14"

and relive the exciting world of mid-century design

Rug Number: 70001535

and timeless

combining geometric floral patterns

about 100 miles south of Teheran

Colors: Raspberry

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East Turkestanian rugs are unique masterpieces that can look at home in any collector’s showroom or ornately decorated den

Another mid-century design style was the re-invention of the traditional Scandinavian Riya rug