Needle Point Rug 8’0" x 10’0"

Usually English or French, often with repeating allover designs executed with wool cross-stitches. Larger carpets are workshop productions, smaller pieces have a single artisan author. Flatweave texture, without elevated pile. Best are 19^th century although recent examples are frequent. Patterns of bouquets, single flowers, domestic animals and plants. Moderate to expensive.