Antique Spanish Carpet 716x307cm
Magnificent Antique Alcaraz Spanish Carpet
Only 1 in stock
Featuring an elegant all-over design in cream and green, the patterning is restrained yet sophisticated, echoing classical European formality while retaining echoes of Moorish geometry. The delicate pink border frames the composition and sets off the muted interior tones, creating a refined visual balance.
This muted palette is more than aesthetic—it reflects the transition in Spanish carpet-making during the early 20th century. As traditional Moorish dyeing expertise was lost, and new dyestuffs were introduced, colours began to fade more readily, giving these carpets their characteristic aged softness. This fading was not a flaw but an intentional and historical byproduct of a changing artistic and economic landscape in Spain.
The carpet remains in very good condition for its age, with small, older repairs that are visible in the images and consistent with a piece of this historical significance.
Antique Alcaraz carpets are increasingly rare and highly collectible, offering a window into a unique transitional period in European decorative arts. Whether appreciated as a conversation piece, a historical artifact, or a beautiful decorative rug, this carpet offers something truly special.
Key Features:
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Origin: Alcaraz, Southern Castile, Spain
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Date: Early 20th Century
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Design: All-over design in cream and green
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Border: Pink outer border for contrast and framing
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Material: Wool
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Condition: Very good for age; small areas of old repair (see images)
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Use: Ideal for collectors, historic interiors, refined decorative use
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Size: 716x307cm
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| Circa | 1920 |
| Condition | Good, Small areas of repair and wear |
| Origin | Spain |
| Type | Carpet |
| Color Palette | Cream, Red, Green |
| Design | All Over |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Construction | Hand-knotted |
| Material | Wool |
| Size | 716 x 307cm(23.5 x 10.1ft) |
| Use | Dinning Room, Large Hallway |
| Features | Handmade |
| Style | Floral |
| Cleaning Instructions | Professionally washable only |
| Dry Clean | No |
| Pattern | Floral |
| Washable | Yes |
| Theme | Floral |
| Composition | Calibre | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Wool: 16 | Rarity: 18 | Restoration: 17 |
| Weave: 16 | Antique Value: 17 | Wear: 15 |
| Dye: 16 | Design: 18 | Tinting: 19 |
| Total Composition: 48 | Total Calibre: 53 | Total Condition: 51 |
| Total 3c Value: 152 | ||
- SKU
- M341 Antique Spanish Carpet 716x307cm
- Categories
- European Rugs, Antique and Vintage Rugs, Antique Carpet, Expensive Rugs, Luxury Rugs, One-of-a-kind Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Rugs, Spanish Rugs
- Availability
- Only 1 in stock
