Nov 16, 2023 · Arraiolos carpets are distinguished by their distinctive stitch, known as the Arraiolos stitch, a form of cross-stitch that allows for detailed and durable designs. The wool used is traditionally dyed with natural colors, resulting in vibrant hues that last for decades.

The renowned Arraiolos Carpets constitute another important heritage of the village. They are filled with history embroidered by hand. This work of generations of embroiderers is part of the most well-known and, probably, oldest handicrafts in Portugal.

An Arraiolos rug, Arraiolos tapestry, Arraiolos carpet or Portuguese needlework rug (in Portuguese, Tapete de Arraiolos) is a traditionally embroidered wool rug made in the town of Arraiolos, Portugal, dating back to at least the 16th century.

Mar 14, 2017 · Arraiolos is a small village just north of Évora in the Alentejo region and has been producing these rugs since at least the 16th century. Arraiolos rugs fell out of fashion in the 19th century but fortunately, a group of local women revived the tradition in the 20th century.

Nov 3, 2011 · Arraiolos is famous for its wool carpets and tapestries which have been woven here since the 16th century. Arraiolos carpets (Tapetes de Arraiolos) have decorated palaces and manor houses in Portugal for centuries and it is believed that the …

Dec 9, 2011 · Carpets that were originally made in the village of Arraiolos in the Alentejo are one of the most original manifestations of Portuguese creativity in the manufacture of handicrafts. This carpet is a copy of a 17th century carpet of oriental inspiration.

Arraiolos rug, embroidered floor covering made at Arraiolos, north of Évora in Portugal. The technique is a form of cross-stitch that completely covers the linen cloth foundation. Today most rugs are made as a cottage industry by the women of Arraiolos.

Aug 5, 2022 · Arraiolos is a village just north of Évora where traditionally women had been producing these rugs since at least the 16th century. Now, tapestry is an endangered art, and in Arraiolos, many workshops have closed, and it might be …

The Arraiolos carpet is one of the oldest expressions of Portuguese decorative art. The technique, the style and the construction of the carpet are perfectly identified. At Arraiolos, the carpet is all of this together.