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Antique Arraiolos Rug
450 × 325 cm · Aubusson Style
A stately one-of-a-kind piece of European textile history: an antique Arraiolos rug from Portugal, hand-embroidered in pure wool to masterfully interpret the timeless elegance of the French Aubusson style.
A Rare Antique Needlepoint
This antique Arraiolos rug from Portugal is a masterpiece of the needlepoint technique. Pure new wool was embroidered in cross-stitch onto a firm linen ground, in painstaking handwork, to recreate the timeless elegance of the French Aubusson style. A midcentury jewel and a collector’s piece, it is the ideal choice for representative rooms that pair historical charm with a subtle, modern palette.
The Arraiolos Tradition
Arraiolos rugs are world-famous for their distinctive technique, cultivated in Portugal since the 15th century. Unlike knotted rugs, the design is embroidered onto the ground stitch by stitch, producing a flat, tapestry-like structure reminiscent of historical French tapestries. The result is a sustainable work of art made from natural materials — a piece that unites durability with European cultural history.
Aubusson Floral Design
The composition follows the classic Aubusson style: a central floral medallion of roses and garden flowers, framed by scrolling acanthus leaves and ribbon-tied bouquets in the corners. The light, airy palette gives this large-format piece an almost floating aesthetic, the hallmark of the finest European salon carpets.
Wool & Linen
The piece is worked entirely in 100% pure new wool embroidered onto a linen ground. The flat needlepoint structure is hard-wearing and beautifully even underfoot, and it pairs naturally with both period and contemporary interiors.
Colour
The palette is soft and luminous: an elegant beige ground carries the floral drawing, with gentle accents of light blue and a discreet rose, touched by green foliage and warm golden highlights. The colours have mellowed gracefully with age, lending the rug a calm, collected depth.
Presence in the Room
At 450 × 325 cm (14.63 m²) this is an exceptionally generous room-size piece — a true 11 × 15 ft format:
- Living room: a commanding centrepiece for a large, representative seating arrangement.
- Dining room: ample room for a grand table and chairs to rest entirely on the rug.
- Bedroom or salon: a collector’s piece that brings European elegance and history to a spacious room.
Specifications
| Size | 450 × 325 cm (11 × 15 ft) · 14.63 m² |
| Origin | Portugal — traditional Arraiolos embroidery |
| Age | Antique / midcentury vintage |
| Technique | Hand-embroidered needlepoint (cross-stitch), one of a kind |
| Material | 100% pure new wool |
| Ground | 100% linen |
| Design | Classic Aubusson style with floral ornaments |
| Condition | Very good antique condition, professionally inspected |
| Colours | Beige, light blue and rose |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
Responsible Origin · Label STEP
As an antique, pre-owned piece worked in natural materials this is a sustainable choice — wool is a renewable fibre and no new resources were used to make it. Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-made rugs.
Djoharian — Since 1967
Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran — more than five decades of trade and connoisseurship. Djoharian has been a Recognized Dealer on 1stDibs since 2013, and one of our rugs featured as a prop in the film Spencer (2021). Every collector’s piece is chosen with an expert eye and offered with full confidence in its authenticity.
Service
Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.
Shipping Costs & Delivery Times
"Secure, worldwide insured transit for your masterpieces."
European Union (all taxes included)
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Germany (1–4 days) Over 100.00 EUR: FreeCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 7.95 EUR
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European Union (1–4 days) Over 100.00 EUR: FreeAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, SpainCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 16.50 EUR
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Denmark (1–4 days) Over 1,500.00 DKK: FreeCart 0.00–1,500.00 DKK: 120.00 DKK
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Romania & Sweden (2–6 days) Free for rugs over 5 kgSmaller parcels: Romania 100.00 RON · Sweden 200.00 SEK
International (outside the EU)
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United Kingdom (2–6 days) Over 100.00 GBP: FreeCart up to 100.00 GBP: 20.00 GBP
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Switzerland (2–6 days) Over 100.00 CHF: FreeCart up to 100.00 CHF: 16.50 CHF
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Norway (2–6 days) Over 1,200.00 NOK: FreeCart up to 1,200.00 NOK: 200.00 NOK
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United States (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 100.00 USD: FreeCart up to 100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
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Canada (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 500.00 CAD: FreeCart up to 500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
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Australia (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 500.00 AUD: FreeCart up to 500.00 AUD: 150.00 AUD
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Other destinations (approx. 1–3 weeks) Rate shown at checkoutincl. Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Israel and more — insured courier; free shipping is applied automatically above the applicable order value.
Orders within the European Union are delivered with all taxes included. For all destinations outside the EU, shipments are sent under DAP (Delivered At Place): any import duties, customs fees and local taxes are the responsibility of the recipient and are charged by the carrier or customs authority upon delivery — they are not included in the price.
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USA (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 USD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
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Canada (1–4 Days) Over 500.00 CAD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
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Saudi Arabia (4–8 Days) Over 2,200.00 SAR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–2,200.00 SAR: 250.00 SAR
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Singapore (4–8 Days) Over 2,500.00 SGD: Free Shipping0.00–500.00 SGD: 85.00 SGD | 500.00–2,500.00 SGD: 150.00 SGD
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South Africa (By Weight in EUR)Up to 10kg: 110.00 | 15kg: 125.00 | 20kg: 145.00 | 30kg: 185.00
40kg: 200.00 | 50kg: 225.00 | 60kg: 235.00 | 70kg: 285.00
We ship worldwide. For an individual shipping offer to countries not listed, please contact us.
Customs & Export Information
Purchases above EUR 1,000.00 must be declared to the German Customs office. Please allow two additional business days for processing the Export Declaration Form prior to shipment.
EU Customers: All items are shipped from our gallery in Bavaria, Germany. Sales to customers within the European Union include VAT; no customs duties apply.
Non-EU Customers: Sales to destinations outside the EU do not include German VAT or international customs duties. Any import taxes or duties charged by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs clearance is handled by the shipping company; any applicable fees will be collected upon or before delivery.
Payment Options
We offer the following secure payment methods:
- Bank Transfer: Secure SEPA / EU Standard transfer (on request)
- Shopify Payments: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, UnionPay, Klarna, Google/Apple Pay, iDEAL, EPS, Bancontact
- In-Store: Cash payment upon collection from our gallery
Returns & Exchanges
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