Cuenca (textile style)

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Scope note
Style of textiles handwoven at the city of Cuenca, Spain (located between Madrid and Valencia), especially floor coverings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Carpets are generally coarser and heavier bodied than Alcaraz carpets, with a foundation of bast fibre. In later examples the symmetrical knot may be used instead of the Spanish knot, which encircles only a single warp. Usually the color range is limited and muddy, as if several hues had proved fugitive; later rugs may show bold coloring. A good red dye did not appear in these rugs until the 18th century, when a bright cherry red was sometimes used.
Cuenca
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024