English Antique Rugs and Carpets

English rugs were not produced until the late 16th century and early 17th century. Main centers for production were located in Axminster, Wilton, and Kidderminster. Distinctive patterns on these antique rugs include deep golden coloration and asymmetrical designs.

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34 Rugs Found in English Rugs

Antique English Tapestry Rug 43910 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique English Tapestry Rug 43910

Style: Tapestry Textiles
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 5 ft 8 in x 2 ft 3 in
(1.73 m x 0.69 m)

This beautiful English tapestry design is the epitome of elegance.

Antique English Tapestry 41483 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique English Tapestry 41483

Style: Tapestry Textiles
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 1 ft 4 in x 2 ft 6 in
(0.41 m x 0.76 m)

This elegant antique textile depicts a Venetian cityscape in the manner of painters like Canaletto.

Antique Needlepoint English Rug 43258 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique Needlepoint English Rug 43258

Style: Needlepoints
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in
(0.81 m x 0.81 m)

Soft colors and quaint bouquets of garden flowers give this carpet a delicate, feminine feeling while metallic accents add eye-catching details.

Antique Needlepoint English Rug 43256 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique Needlepoint English Rug 43256

Style: Needlepoints
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 3 ft x 3 ft
(0.91 m x 0.91 m)

Featuring detailed stone blocks and exquisitely-shaded garments and curtains, this pictorial tapestry from England memorializes ceremonial traditions.

Antique English Tapestry Rug 868 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique English Tapestry Rug 868

Style: Tapestry Textiles
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 1 ft 8 in x 3 ft 10 in
(0.51 m x 1.17 m)

This modern English tapestry design is the epitome of contemporary elegance.

Antique English Needlepoint 45132 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique English Needlepoint 45132

Style: English Rug
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 2 ft 10 in x 4 ft 9 in
(0.86 m x 1.45 m)

Geometric tile patterns decorated with vibrant colors create an impressive allover pattern in this English needlepoint carpet created in the late 19th century.

Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug 43314 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug 43314

Style: Needlepoints
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 4 ft 8 in x 5 ft 11 in
(1.42 m x 1.8 m)

This unique needlepoint carpet features a series of repeating palmette motifs arranged in a geometric pattern defined by decorative strapwork.

Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug 3417 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug 3417

Style: Needlepoints
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 5 ft x 6 ft
(1.52 m x 1.83 m)

This sumptuous antique Austrian needlepoint rug is closely related to French Aubusson designs.

Antique English Rug 2892 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique English Rug 2892

Style: English Rug
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in
(0.76 m x 1.9 m)

This lovely antique English rug recalls the classical, naturalistic rendering of French Savonnerie carpets from across the Channel.

Antique Needlepoint English Rug 1733 Color Details - By Nazmiyal

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Antique Needlepoint English Rug 1733

Style: Needlepoints
Origin: English Rugs
Size: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in
(1.32 m x 1.98 m)

This exquisite English needlpoint reflects the medieval revivalst trend of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

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