Antique Agra Area Rug

About the Item

The Indian city of Agra, home of the infamous the Taj Mahal, has an extensive and notable tradition of carpet weaving. Agra was a major production center for the best of the classical Mughal carpets. The city was likewise one of the three prominent carpet production centers in India. Even though the weaving industry in that area was limited, its workshops produced elegant antique carpets that have been praised for their thorough originality and workmanship. Semi-antique, as well as antique carpets from Agra, are greatly sought after, earning their rank among some of the finest decorative Indian carpets. Agra rugs made in the early 20th century were usually of a more marketable nature rather than the superb quality of their ancestral counterparts. The carpets produced during the 19th century are universally valued by both interior designers and collectors. In addition, Agra rugs are distinct and highly acclaimed works of art whose delicate palette of color and fanciful drawings are quite unique among decorative antique carpets. Overall, most 19th century Agra productions will also be considered as superb art investments. Today, Agra rugs are one of the, if not the most highly sought after rugs of 19th century India. In terms of production, they were extremely well made, possessing a satisfying amount of weight and durability. Overall, they're viewed as the best Indian rug from the post-Mughal era. Agra carpets combine the grandeur and grace of the well-known Persian antique carpet designs with their own original themes. There can be observed designs of spiralling vines, often combined with small organisms such as birds, elephants, and even people. Developed for the Mughal emperors, a popular Agra carpet design consists of rows of flowers in vases. In turn, this design was embraced by the Persians and can be found in floral Persian carpets. The whole artistic “cross pollination” between these two places, Agra and Persia, carried on until the end of the 19th century. Weavers of Agra were masters at vegetable dyeing and eventually created their own unique palette of color. Profusion of gold combined with soft mid-tone blues is often flaunted. The weavers furthermore used a range of soft rust-reds, pinks, and a quite appealing lavender tone. These combinations of color give many Agra rugs a light, ethereal appearance which is beautiful and stunning in any home.

Dimensions:

Width: 61.2 in (155.45 cm)Length: 85.2 in (216.41 cm)

Style:

Agra (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

India

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900