Black 9x12 Portugese Needlepoint Traditional Floral Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

This needlepoint rug is handwoven in Portugal with a fine 0.15-inch wool pile. Its black background makes the vivid floral designs stand out in shades of green, orange, gold, aqua, blue, rose, and multicolor tones. Stitched in the traditional Arraiolos style, it showcases Portugal's long history of decorative embroidery. With its classic beauty and durable wool weave, this rug adds flair to any space — traditional or modern.

• Exact Size: 9x12
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Green, Orange, Gold, Aqua, Blue, Rose, Multi,
• Origin: Portugal
• Pile Height: 0.1 inch
• Condition: new
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR19694

Portuguese needlepoint rugs, also called Arraiolos rugs, come from the town of Arraiolos in Portugal and have been made since at least the 1600s. These rugs were influenced by Persian carpet designs brought through trade. They’re made using a special cross-stitch embroidery method on a base of woven jute or linen. Traditionally crafted from wool, they often feature geometric or floral patterns in symmetrical layouts, with a central medallion and decorative borders. People appreciate these rugs for being strong, beautiful, and lighter than pile rugs. Over the years, Arraiolos rugs have blended Moorish and European styles, making them a unique part of Portugal’s textile history.