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Arraiolos carpets

Scope note

Embroidered rugs named after and made in Arraiolos, Portugal. The technique is herringbone or cross-stitch on a linen cloth foundation. EB1584

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000188009

Broader Terms used

<rugs by technique>

Equivalent Terms used

Arraiolos carpet

Created

13yrs ago

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