Antique Embroidery | 4511 | 6'X8'

This purple-toned Antique Embroidered textile measures 6' X 8' and is hand-embroidered.

Antique textile with dense red floral embroidery on a cream field with fringed border. Hand-embroidered, 6' X 8'.

About Antique Embroidered Textiles

This is a hand-embroidered antique textile rather than a knotted rug — needlework worked directly onto a woven ground fabric to create a dense, richly patterned surface. Embroidered textiles like this one showcase floral and decorative motifs built up entirely by hand, stitch by stitch, giving them a different texture and character than pile carpets. Antique embroidered pieces are collected both as floor coverings and as textile art, valued for their fine handwork and one-of-a-kind patterning.

Explore more textiles at First Rugs, or visit our Acton or Boston SoWa showrooms.

This is a genuine one-of-a-kind piece — no two hand-embroidered textiles are exactly alike, and the slight variations in stitch density and color you see here are part of what gives an authentic piece its character. It is well suited to a dining room or smaller living room, where its individuality can be appreciated up close. As with all antique textiles, gentle handling and occasional rotation help it stay in good condition over time.

Thank you for your interest in this rug. Due to the nature of our business, inventory changes without notice. If this particular rug is no longer available, we would love to help you find the perfect rug for your needs.