Description:

This genuine hand knotted Antique Rug by Designers Choice Rugs is a true beauty. With its unique color and size, this rug portrays an exquisite opulence.

This rug is originated in Europe. This area was known for its Arts and Crafts workmanship allowing 100 % Hand Knotted wool.

  The creation of this rug involves many processes, including spinning, weaving, washing, trimming, and finishing, all of which requires skilled weavers.

  Known for its unique quality, this one of a kind rug displays a true magnificence.

History

Donegal Carpets are a trademark brand of handmade wool carpets produced in Killybegs, a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Donegal Carpets can be found in Dublin Castle, the Royal Pavilion of Brighton, Eltham Palace, and the U.S. White House as well as many other parts of the world.

Although making carpets in Donegal is an ancient tradition, the company Donegal Carpets is but 100 odd years old and was founded in 1898 by Scottish textile manufacturer Alexander Morton. Before establishing Donegal Carpets, Morton had first established a carpet crafting house on the west coast of Ireland and put to practice the techniques of the Donegal people who had been working with wool for generations. The first example of a Donegal carpet with Celtic designs was that carried out for the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for their offices at the Cork Exhibition in 1902. There is another earlier example, a small Celtic-ornamented altar carpet, a Morton's gift to the St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny County, Donegal, which was opened in June 1901.The altar carpet was designed by Signor Oreste Amici, a roman painter, who carried out the Celtic ornamental painting in the St Columba Chapel in 1900. The Mortons sold the company to a consortium called Donegal Carpets Ltd. in 1957. There were four manufacturing houses at one time in County Donegal but three of the four facilities closed during The Great Depression and in 1987 the last facility closed. Local Donegal people petitioned the government to help re-open them in 1997 and in 1999 they were making carpets again for places such as Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin Castle and the University of Notre Dame.

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About Us

We are proud to be an established 5^th Generation Family Business. Our ancestors have been known for being reputable entrepreneurs throughout the world in places like Europe, Asia, and the United States. We’ve had expertise in the Rug Industry in the USA for more than 40 years.

We have had many locations across the U.S. including New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Our main goal is to achieve customer satisfaction. We want our clients to love their purchase as well as our service.  We love communicating with you regarding any questions or comments!

If you are looking for a specific color, size, or Rug Type, Please feel free to send us an inquiry and we will do our best to find you the perfect match!