{
  "id": 11877100,
  "title": "Crevillent carpet exhibition traces town’s industry from traditional looms to modern designs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/crevillent-carpet-exhibition-traces-towns-industry-from-traditional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:52:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/04/crevillent-carpet-exhibition-traces-towns-industry-from-traditional-looms-to-modern-designs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 11th Crevillent Carpet Exhibition offers visitors a comprehensive exploration of the town's long-standing carpet industry, from its traditional origins to modern manufacturing techniques. Taking place at the Centre Jove Juan Antonio Cebrian until October 10, the exhibition showcases historic photographs, functioning machinery, and contemporary carpet designs.\n\nThe first section features vintage photographs highlighting the origins of carpet making in Crevillent and the manufacturing processes employed throughout the previous century. This collection offers insight into how production evolved and the techniques that solidified the industry's significance to the town's identity.\n\nThe second area focuses on the machinery utilized in traditional carpet production. Featuring a private collection of iron looms, including a medium-sized loom crafted by Arturo Soriano, these functional machines demonstrate the equipment that has been integral to the industry. The exhibition explains the various stages involved in carpet production, from spinning and dyeing to design, weaving, and finishing.\n\nThe final section of the exhibition presents 21 modern carpets and demonstrates the diverse range of fabrics and raw materials now being used by local manufacturers. Eleven Crevillent companies are represented, illustrating the continued evolution of the industry while maintaining its connection to the local economy.\n\nOrganized by Crevillent Town Hall in collaboration with UNIFAM, the national carpet manufacturers' association, the exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for visitors to delve into an industry that has played a crucial role in Crevillent's economic and industrial history while witnessing how traditional carpet manufacturing persists in the present day.",
  "summary": "Crevillent’s long association with carpet making is being celebrated with an exhibition tracing the industry from its traditional beginnings to […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Exhibition traces Crevillent's carpet industry from traditional to modern",
    "Vintage photos showcase industry origins and evolution",
    "21 contemporary carpets highlight modern manufacturing techniques"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}