Green, Ivory 6'x9' Portuguese Needlepoint Transitional Floral European Swag Rug Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

This Portuguese needlepoint rug exudes botanical abundance across a forest green field, presenting an allover vine scroll of palmettes, acanthus leaves, and flowers in ivory, blush, lavender, mint, and sage. The continuous, non-directional arrangement avoids repetition while filling the surface completely. Strong ivory accents provide contrast and luminosity against the dark ground, while a wide ivory border offers a complementary frieze of stylized floral motifs in sage, blush, and soft red. A flat green outer edge unifies the composition. Hand-woven in wool on a cotton foundation, this rug embodies the full richness of European needlepoint tradition.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Green, Ivory, Blush, Lavender, Mint, Multi
• Origin: Portugal
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20462

Story Behind the Art: Portuguese needlepoint rugs, widely known as Arraiolos rugs, have been woven in the town of Arraiolos since at least the 17th century. Inspired by Persian carpet designs that arrived through trade, these rugs are made using a signature cross-stitch embroidery technique on a woven jute or linen foundation. Traditionally composed of wool, Arraiolos rugs often feature symmetrical geometric or floral motifs, with central medallions and decorative borders that reflect both Moorish and European influences. Lightweight yet durable, these rugs were prized historically for their decorative charm and practicality. Over the centuries, Arraiolos weaving has evolved into a refined art form, representing a fusion of cultures and a lasting emblem of Portuguese textile heritage.