An assortment of antique agra carpets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique agra carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
wool and
cotton. Antique agra carpets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of antique agra carpets to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Arts and Crafts,
Industrial and
Art Nouveau antique agra carpets are of considerable interest. Antique agra carpets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Rug & Kilim,
Mehraban Rugs and
Amritsar are consistently popular.
Prices for antique agra carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique agra carpets begin at $219 and can go as high as $280,000, while the average can fetch as much as $15,854.
Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.
In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.
Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.
Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.