Yellow Antique Donegal - Arts & Crafts Ireland Allover Knotted Rug
$36,000.00
| Stock number | 25225 |
| Size | 10 ft 8 in x 13 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 4.04 m) |
| Origin | Irish |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Donegal |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Donegal - Arts & Crafts Ireland Allover Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Irish weaving represents the pinnacle of the Arts and Crafts movement's influence on textile design. Donegal rugs, produced in Killybegs, are renowned for their adaptation of European design aesthetics, often drawing inspiration from William Morris and C.F.A. Voysey. This piece is a superb example of antique rugs from the early 20th century, characterized by its bold structure and refined execution. The field features a sophisticated, repeating trellis pattern composed of highly stylized, radiating leaves and prominent central rosettes. The design avoids the dense complexity of traditional Oriental carpets, favoring instead a bold, graphic clarity that defines the Arts & Crafts ethos.