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Arts and Crafts Donegal Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Arts and Crafts Donegal Carpet

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful antique Arts and Crafts Donegal carpet with a wonderful all over subtle lattice design and an array of fruit in the large scale border.  Reminiscent of William Morris designs, this all over open pattern of lattice work is subtle and elegant.  In very good condition with minimal areas of preservation.  These antique Donegal carpets are sought after by collectors and decorators alike.

The first Donegal carpets were made in the late 1890s when the Scottish industrialist, Alexander Morton, opened a factory in Killybegs. Morton was head of a textile manufacturing firm in Ayrshire. Although his factories already made machine-woven rugs, he wanted to make handmade carpets like those popular from Turkey and Persia.  A chance meeting with a member of Ireland's Congested Districts Board pointed him towards Donegal. The county had two things to offer: a ready supply of willing workers and an almost infinite number of sheep.

Later designs used the stylised floral patterns of the British Arts and Crafts movement. Those by the architect and designer Charles Voysey were especially popular. The company also made a number of carpets in the Celtic Revival style.  Donegal carpets were purchased for Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the White House in Washington. These early carpets are very valuable indeed.

Please request a home visit to choose a suitable time and day to view this antique Donegal carpet in-situ.

Physical Dimensions
Height
550cm (216.54")
Width
355cm (139.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Arts Crafts Donegal Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA832236
Dealers Internal Reference
9761
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 beautiful antique Arts and Crafts Donegal carpet with a wonderful all over subtle lattice design and an array of fruit in the large scale border.
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 Reminiscent of William Morris designs, this all over open pattern of lattice work is subtle and elegant.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 In very good condition with minimal areas of preservation.  These antique Donegal carpets are sought after by collectors and decorators alike.

The first Donegal carpets were made in the late 1890s when the Scottish industrialist, Alexander Morton, opened a factory in Killybegs. Morton was head of a textile manufacturing firm in Ayrshire. Although his factories already made machine-woven rugs, he wanted to make handmade carpets like those popular from Turkey and Persia.  A chance meeting with a member of Ireland's Congested Districts Board pointed him towards Donegal. The county had two things to offer: a ready supply of willing workers and an almost infinite number of sheep.

Later designs used the stylised floral patterns of the British Arts and Crafts movement. Those by the architect and designer Charles Voysey were especially popular. The company also made a number of carpets in the Celtic Revival style.  Donegal carpets were purchased for Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the White House in Washington. These early carpets are very valuable indeed.

Please request a home visit to choose a suitable time and day to view this antique Donegal carpet in-situ.

Height
550cm (216.54")
Width
355cm (139.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Arts Crafts Donegal Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832236
Dealers Internal Ref
9761
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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An Arts and Crafts Donegal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a central red diamond trellis pattern bordered by soft green and cream botanical foliage.
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Arts and Crafts Donegal Carpet

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An Arts and Crafts Donegal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a central red diamond trellis pattern bordered by soft green and cream botanical foliage.
Arts and Crafts Donegal carpet
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An Arts and Crafts Donegal hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a central red diamond trellis pattern bordered by soft green and cream botanical foliage.
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Donegal carpets originated in Killybegs, Ireland, in the late nineteenth century under Alexander Morton & Co. Prominent designers of the Arts and Crafts movement, including C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton, created patterns that combined stylized nature with Celtic and folk art influences.

These carpets were hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto heavy cotton or wool warp and weft threads. Dyes were traditionally derived from natural plant sources to create soft, muted colour palettes.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical Turkish Ghiordes or Persian knots, a thick wool pile, and stylized botanical or geometric trellis patterns characteristic of period designers. Examining the reverse side reveals natural variations in hand-spinning and hand-dyeing.

A Donegal carpet serves as a focal point to anchor living rooms, dining spaces, or entrance halls. The warm tones and graphic botanical designs complement dark timber furniture, neutral architectural backgrounds, and contemporary minimalist decor.

Vacuum gently without using a rotary beater bar to avoid pulling the wool fibres. Promptly blot spills with a clean cloth, use a suitable underlay to prevent wear, and consult a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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