Rugs and textiles
Antique textiles and tapestries add texture, colour, and narrative to any space. From 16th-century Flemish tapestries to Ottoman kilims and Spanish embroideries, each piece is a craft achievement that has survived centuries. Our collection includes wall tapestries, rugs, bedspreads, shawls, and textile fragments.
Buying tips
Examine both sides of the textile to assess wear and weave density. Natural dyes fade evenly; patches of bright colour may indicate retouching. Ask about the recommended cleaning method before purchasing.
About this selection
Rugs and textiles: pieces from professional dealers in Spain, listed on Antiga with a full description and direct contact with each shop. Listed prices range from 175 € to 1.500 €, with a median of 490 €. The middle half of the priced pieces falls between 175 € and 690 €. The final price depends on each piece's period, condition and provenance, and the dealer sets it. Some pieces do not show a price; in that case ask the shop directly.
The most common periods are 19th century, 20th century and Second half of the 20th century; each piece's date is the one the dealer states on its listing. Most common materials: mixed materials.
The pieces are offered by dealers with a shop in Mataró, Madrid and Granada. Each listing leads to the dealer's shop with all of their listed pieces.
Antiga does not take part in the sale: it puts you in direct contact with the shop, which tells you about condition, measurements and delivery. Ask the dealer about restorations, exact measurements and extra photographs before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
- How to hang an antique tapestry without damaging it?
- Sew a Velcro strip along the top edge and fix the other part to a wooden batten mounted on the wall. Never use nails directly through the fabric. Distribute the weight evenly to avoid distortion. Rotate the tapestry every few years to even out light exposure.
- Can antique textiles be washed?
- Never in a washing machine. For most antique textiles, gentle vacuuming with a protective screen is the safest cleaning. Robust fabrics may be hand-washed in cold water with neutral soap. For valuable pieces, consult a professional textile conservator.
- What distinguishes an antique tapestry from a reproduction?
- Antique tapestries are hand-woven with wool, silk, or cotton threads. The reverse shows the knots and irregularities of manual weaving. Industrial reproductions have a uniform, mechanical weave. Natural wear and muted colours from vegetable dyes are hard to fake.
- Rugs and textiles: how much do they cost?
- Prices listed on Antiga range from 175 € to 1.500 €, with a median of 490 €. They depend on each piece's period, condition and provenance; each dealer sets their own.
- Rugs and textiles: which periods and materials are they?
- The most common periods are 19th century, 20th century and Second half of the 20th century. Most common materials: mixed materials.