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Antique Cuenca Spanish Carpet
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Antique Cuenca Spanish Carpet

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 July 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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A really wonderful all over design Spanish Cuenca carpet with a beautiful soft soft palette, woven with wool rather than piled they are knotted in staggered stages. Handwoven in the city of Cuenca, between Madrid and Valencia, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries but also more recently as is this early 20th century example.

Dating from the 1920's this is an exceptional piece, in brilliant original condition all over, original fringes and sides, the wool pile is consistent and high all over this decorative antique carpet.

Cuenca is a city set in the mountains of east-central Spain, east of Madrid it is founded by Moors, it retains its historic walled town with steep cobbled streets and medieval castle ruins. Cuenca has been famous for weaving carpets and rugs since the 11th century.

A home visit or showroom visit can be arranged to view this carpet up close, please make contact in your preferred way to organise this, we look forward to helping you.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Cuenca Carpet to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1002352
Dealers Internal Reference
10828
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A really wonderful all over design Spanish Cuenca carpet with a beautiful soft soft palette, woven with wool rather than piled they are knotted in staggered stages.
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Handwoven in the city of Cuenca, between Madrid and Valencia, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries but also more recently as is this early 20th century example.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique Cuenca carpet featuring an intricate all-over geometric and floral pattern in shades of red, blue, and yellow.
fig 1. Antique Cuenca Spanish Carpet

Dating from the 1920's this is an exceptional piece, in brilliant original condition all over, original fringes and sides, the wool pile is consistent and high all over this decorative antique carpet.

fig 2. An antique Cuenca carpet featuring an intricate all-over geometric and floral pattern in shades of red, blue, and yellow.
fig 2. Antique Cuenca Spanish Carpet

Cuenca is a city set in the mountains of east-central Spain, east of Madrid it is founded by Moors, it retains its historic walled town with steep cobbled streets and medieval castle ruins. Cuenca has been famous for weaving carpets and rugs since the 11th century.

A home visit or showroom visit can be arranged to view this carpet up close, please make contact in your preferred way to organise this, we look forward to helping you.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Cuenca Carpet to the 1920s.

Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002352
Dealers Internal Ref
10828
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique Cuenca carpet featuring an intricate all-over geometric and floral pattern in shades of red, blue, and yellow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique Cuenca carpet featuring an intricate all-over geometric and floral pattern in shades of red, blue, and yellow.
Antique Cuenca Spanish carpet
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An antique Cuenca carpet featuring an intricate all-over geometric and floral pattern in shades of red, blue, and yellow.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSpanish Renaissance
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised floral elements, Border guard, Repeating medallion
  • SizeH 295 cm (116 in) x W 250 cm (98 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Cuenca carpets originate from the historic city of Cuenca in Spain, with weaving traditions dating back to the late 15th century, heavily influenced by both Renaissance and Moorish design motifs.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced wool on wool or hemp foundations, often utilising natural dyes derived from plants and minerals to achieve their characteristic colour palettes.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the weave density, the specific characteristics of the natural dyes, knot structure, and the presence of period-specific Renaissance or Moorish geometric and floral motifs.

An antique carpet can be used as a grounding anchor in a contemporary living space or study, pairing well with neutral upholstery and minimalist furniture to highlight its intricate patterns and historical depth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the rug out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and professional periodic cleaning by specialists experienced in historic textiles.
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