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ref. 33553 cuenca
552 x 310 cm
18' 1³/₁₀" x 10' 2"
warp and weft: cotton
pile: wool
Around 1930
Europe
10000-25000 EUR
Carpet-knotting is an old tradition in Spain and was introduced by the Saracenes. Almeria, Cuenca and Alcaraz had a lot of looms in their workshops. In the beginning the knotted were on one single warp but later the Turkish symmetrical knot was often used. The 15th century was the golden age of carpet-weaving in Spain. The series El Almirante (now in the Philadelphia Art Museum) was made for Don Fadrique Enriquez with a pattern showing his coat of arms
Coulours may appear different on the website than in reality. All mentioned prices and sizes are indicative and not binding. Possibly some rugs that are still online, are not available anymore in the showroom.
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