Arraiolos Hotels and Accommodation

While in Arraiolos, you will certainly notice the carpets that are for sale around town. These woolen, brightly colored carpets are made with a cross-stitch method that is believed to have come from the Moors that once lived in the area. The rugs have been made in the area since the 17th century, when the early designs tended to focus on patterns that were similar to those in Persian rugs. But over the years the patterns shifted to become more geometrical, although the bright colors still remain.