EUROPEAN CARPET, SPAIN, CUENCA, CIRCA 1950 Cm 420X330 Wool and jute, carpet composed of hand-knotted strips Signs of time, cuts, sagging parts due to structural weight, old restorations AN EUROPEAN RUG, SPAIN, CUENCA, CIRCA 1950; WEARS, DAMAGES, OLD RESTORATIONS Historically, Cuenca was an important centre for Spanish carpet art, closely linked to the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid. Founded in the 18th century, the Real Fábrica de Tapices played a central role in the production of magnificent carpets for royal palaces and important institutions.