European carpets photo gallery - Learn about European rugs

Learn about different types and origins of European rugs and carpets. Browse our educational photo gallery of European carpets, showcasing examples of European rugs and European kilims. Carpet production in Europe has especially taken place in France, England, Spain and Ireland. The earliest Spanish carpets are dated back to the 14th century. European kilims have especially been woven in Balkan.

European Art Deco carpet ca. 1920-30. Netherhampton Salerooms — European Art Deco carpet ca. 1920-30. (Netherhampton Salerooms)

Spanish rug, 18th century Cuenca, Central Spain, Castile. Rippon Boswell — Spanish rug, 18th century Cuenca, Central Spain, Castile. (Rippon Boswell)

208 — A SPANISH CARPET. Approximately 15ft. 5in. by 12ft. 7in. (4.70 by 3.84m.) circa 1900. (Sothebys 11 October 2012)

ANP1100762 — Early Spanish carpet first part of 19th century or earlier. Size 3.25m x 1.80m. Exhibitor Aaron Nejad.

lot56_highly_important_empire_savonnerie_carpet_france_circa_1810 — French Savonnerie carpet circa 1810.

Images in the European carpets gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors or museums.