HOT ! Celeste Rugs 6x9 Green Ivory Portugese Needlepoint Transitional Floral European Swag Hand Woven Wool Oriental Area Rug

Lush and vibrant, this hand-woven Portuguese needlepoint rug features an allover botanical design on a deep forest green ground, aligning perfectly with U.S. demand for green statement rugs and classic floral rugs. Large palmettes, acanthus leaves, and blossoms in ivory, blush, lavender, and sage spread across the field in a free-flowing arrangement. The ivory highlights create strong contrast, giving the rug a fresh, luminous appearance. A wide ivory border with floral motifs provides balance, while a green outer edge ties the composition together. Hand-woven in wool on cotton, this rug offers timeless European elegance with strong visual impact.

• Exact Size: 6x9


• Weave: Hand Woven Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Green, Ivory, Blush, Lavender, Mint, Multi


• Origin: Portugal


• Pile Height: 0.25 inch


• Condition: New


• Condition Description: New With Tags
  


• Rug#: CL20462

Story Behind the Art: Portuguese needlepoint rugs—best known as Arraiolos rugs—originate from the town of Arraiolos in Portugal and have been made since at least the 17th century. Influenced by Persian carpet patterns introduced through historic trade routes, these rugs are embroidered rather than knotted, using a distinctive cross-stitch technique worked onto a woven jute or linen foundation.

Traditionally stitched in wool, Arraiolos rugs often feature symmetrical floral or geometric designs with a central medallion framed by decorative borders. They earned popularity for their durability, refined decorative presence, and lighter, more flexible feel compared with thick pile rugs. Over time, the style absorbed both Moorish and broader European influences, creating a recognizable blend of cultures that remains an enduring symbol of Portuguese textile artistry.