Antique Allover Light Beige Needlework Wool Rug – Circa 1940 Portuguese BB8510 14'6" × 14'9" $26,000

This antique Portuguese needlework rug, circa 1940, belongs to the Arraiolos tradition of southern Portugal, where finely worked carpets have long been prized for their decorative clarity and hand-stitched detail.

The composition is organized around a light beige field covered in an orderly allover trellis of dark green garlanded stems, each junction marked by small dusty pink blossoms. The pattern creates a measured rhythm that feels tailored rather than ornate, giving the surface a calm, architectural quality. Around it, a soft blue border introduces a looser floral vine with pale blossoms in pink, cream, and yellow tones, framing the center with graceful movement.

With its Arts and Crafts and Aubusson associations, this wool needlework rug balances botanical charm with restraint. The restrained palette and open repeat make it especially adaptable for a bedroom, drawing room, or sitting area, where a vintage Portuguese rug can add texture, softness, and a refined historic note.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.