Antique Donegal - Arts & Crafts Room Size Coral Rug
| Stock number | 21909 |
| Size | 12 ft 6 in x 14 ft 8 in (3.81 m x 4.47 m) |
| Origin | Irish |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Donegal |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Donegal - Arts & Crafts Room Size Wool Coral Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of Irish weaving captures the essence of the early 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement. Its substantial dimensions classify it among desirable room size rugs, making it a commanding centerpiece for a period interior. The "Donnemara" design eschews traditional Persian complexity for the bold, graphic simplicity championed by designers like C.F.A. Voysey. The field utilizes a highly stylized, symmetrical allover pattern of oversized foliate elements and abstracted tulips, creating a rhythmic and powerful flow across the durable wool pile. The palette is rich and earthy, dominated by deep olive greens and striking yellows, set against a vibrant ground.