Celeste Rugs 6'x9' Hand Woven Wool Ivory Portuguese Needlepoint Traditional Rug

This Portuguese needlepoint flatweave rug features a graceful ivory backdrop divided into an orderly grid, each panel blooming with bouquets in rose, lavender, ivory, and coral tones. A green frame paired with a coral chain-link border completes the look with romance and structure. Handwoven in wool with a reversible flatweave finish, the rug is ideal for low-traffic display areas, lending European elegance and delicately patterned artistry to living rooms, bedrooms, or formal spaces.

• Exact Size: 6x9
• Weave: Hand Woven Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Green, Aqua, Lavender, Rose, Pink, Gold, Lime, Multi
• Origin: Portugal
• Pile Height: 0.10 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL19784

Story Behind the Art: Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint rugs originate from the historic town of Arraiolos and have been crafted since the 17th century. Drawing inspiration from Persian carpets introduced through trade, artisans developed a distinctive cross-stitch embroidery technique worked on a linen or jute base. Traditionally made with wool, these rugs display symmetrical, geometric, or floral patterns—often organized around a central medallion and framed by decorative borders. Their relatively lightweight structure, durability, and ornamental charm contributed to their popularity. Over centuries, Arraiolos designs absorbed both Moorish and European influences, forming a unique expression of Portuguese textile heritage.