In the 16th century, as Christian weavers came to dominate the industry, Spanish rug design became increasingly influenced by non-Islamic design sources. The pomegranate and vine motif seen here, for example, was inspired by contemporary Italian and Spanish fabrics. Spanish silks had been well known since the 9th century.

This rug is part of a large group inspired by Persian medallion rugs and is thought to have been made in southwest France during the 17th century. Regardless of the exact origin of this rug and others like it, the rugs are embroidered rather than woven. To create the elaborate pattern, wool yarns were sewn onto a linen ground.

Wendy and Emery Reves's interest in textiles was wide ranging and one of their most distinguished accomplishments, in terms of their textile collection, was in the area of rugs. In total, the Reveses assembled a fine group of approximately thirty rugs during the 1960s and 1970s.

Spanish rugs represent one of the oldest extant groups of such textiles (1985.R.93, 1985.R.94

Wendy and Emery Reves's interest in textiles was wide ranging and one of their most distinguished accomplishments, in terms of their textile collection, was in the area of rugs. In total, the Reveses assembled a fine group of approximately thirty rugs during the 1960s and 1970s.