Antique Large Coral Donegal - Arts & Crafts Ireland Geometric Knotted Rug
$68,000.00
| Stock number | 24303 |
| Size | 11 ft 4 in x 16 ft 8 in (3.45 m x 5.08 m) |
| Origin | Irish |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Donegal |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Antique Large Coral Donegal - Arts & Crafts Ireland Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of Irish weaving represents the pinnacle of the Arts & Crafts movement's influence on textile production in the British Isles. Donegal rugs are highly prized among collectors of antique rugs for their robust construction and sophisticated design pedigree. Type: Donegal Arts and Crafts Carpet From: Killybegs, Ireland Circa: Early 20th century Designer: Gavin Morton Design Pile and Weave: Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. Morton’s of Scotland was creating mostly machine woven carpets since the middle of the nineteenth century. Gavin Morton, a second generation proprietor, saw a market in hand knotted carpets when they began to arrive in the British market in quantity from Turkish centers like Oushak.