Antique Spanish Carpet 2870

Antique Spanish carpet, 1920'sThis elegant antique Spanish carpet is the proud heir of a long tradition or rug weaving in the Iberian Peninsula reaching back to the late Middle Ages. Its circular medallion format goes back to Timurid models introduded to Islamic Spain in the fifteenth century. Yet it is rendered with a rich wreath-like floral detail and soft, golden coloration that are distinctly Spanish or European. Subtle touches of red ad a hint of excitement amidst the classic restraint.