Donegal Voysey Design Silk Carpet

Donegal Voysey Design Silk CarpetDonegal carpets are handmade in the town of Killybegs in Ireland. They are named after the county in which Killybegs is located. Despite Irelands long rug making history, Donegal carpets were first produced a little over 100 years ago. At one point, production required several workshops to exist simultaneously, but ultimately economic difficulties caused the closing of the last remaining workshop in the late 1980s. Despite efforts to re launch the

Rug Number: 70002671

Much of their influence can be traced back to the Art Deco Carpets of Europe

Weavers typically used a diagonal weave to strengthen the structure of the rug so geometric patterns are a common design

A major component of the carpet weaving traditions in the Middle East

Design: Swedish Flat Weave Wool Carpet

Style: 19th Century Square Kirman Wool Carpet

Rug Number: 70002444

Since then

Style: Indian Modern Custom Carpet

Style: Antique Persian OCM Kirman Carpet

and their choice of floral designs and earthy colors were specifically tailored to western taste

Rug Number: 70003141