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Antique Donegal Rug

19th century
Sold 7 July 2025 · Farnham Antique Carpets
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A lovely small and rare green antique Donegal rug woven in Killybeg's town in Ireland around 1890-1900.  Beautiful colours and a nice wool pile, well drawn and in very good original condition.

The first Donegal carpets were made in the late 1890s when the Scottish industrialist, Alexander Morton, opened a factory in Killybeg's. 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.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & anywhere else in the UK by appointment.  A free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.

We are happy to reserve this Donegal rug for you, and you can arrange either a home viewing or to see it at our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

Interior designers you are very welcome to reserve this pretty rug for your project too, please click on reserve to request this service.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Donegal Rug to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128981
Dealers Internal Reference
11682
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.

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A lovely small and rare green antique Donegal rug woven in Killybeg's town in Ireland around 1890-1900.  Beautiful colours and a nice wool pile, well drawn and in very good original condition.
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The first Donegal carpets were made in the late 1890s when the Scottish industrialist, Alexander Morton, opened a factory in Killybeg's.
Farnham Antique Carpets

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.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow.
fig 1. Antique Donegal Rug

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & anywhere else in the UK by appointment.  A free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.

fig 2. An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow.
fig 2. Antique Donegal Rug

We are happy to reserve this Donegal rug for you, and you can arrange either a home viewing or to see it at our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

Interior designers you are very welcome to reserve this pretty rug for your project too, please click on reserve to request this service.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Donegal Rug to the 1890s.

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128981
Dealers Internal Ref
11682
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

Dealer Profile

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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An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Donegal Rug

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow. View IX
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Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets
Telephone 01252 851215
Location
Crondall
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/farnhamantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 330
Items Sold 527
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow.
Antique Donegal rug
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An antique hand-knotted Donegal rug featuring a sage green field decorated with stylised floral motifs and geometric borders in red and yellow.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourSage Green
  • MotifsStylised floral medallions, Geometric border, Trailing vines
  • SizeH 230 cm (91 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Donegal rugs were produced in County Donegal, Ireland, notably through the Donegal Carpet Company established in Killybegs in the late 19th century, often drawing inspiration from Celtic, Persian, and Arts and Crafts movement designs.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using high-quality native wool yarns, frequently dyed with natural vegetable colorants to achieve rich, subtle colour palettes.

Authentic pieces often feature characteristic Irish Arts and Crafts or Celtic motifs, hand-knotted wool construction with visible abrash, and occasionally manufacturer signatures or woven initials.

They serve as grounding elements in both traditional and modern spaces, pairing well with natural wood floors, neutral furnishings, and heritage colour schemes to add texture and historical depth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialist cleaning, avoiding direct prolonged sunlight, and using a breathable underlay to prevent slippage and wear.
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