Ready for a rug with serious drama? This square blue and gold Agra sets sweeping leaf wreaths and lotus blooms against dark navy blue, in shades of ochre gold, terracotta rust, warm amber and sage green. Nothing interrupts the scrollwork, which flows from edge to edge, with tulips mixed in and a look drawn from nineteenth century Mughal court textiles. It is a hand knotted wool rug, tied over a sturdy cotton base to create a dense, plush pile that feels great underfoot. Natural stain resistance makes quick spot cleaning possible, and the rug suits households with young children and pets. This transitional Oriental area rug belongs in a family living room, beside the dining table, under a bed or in a home office where a bold, balanced shape is needed. The dark ground makes the colors glow, and the dense pile gives the rug a rich, finished look. Soft underfoot and easy to place.
- Exact Size: 8'2"x7'11"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Blue, Gold, Sage, Rust, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21931
Story Behind the Art: Agra rugs are closely tied to the flowering of carpet weaving in India during the Mughal period, when court-supported workshops encouraged increasingly refined approaches to pattern, material, and color. Early designs absorbed strong Persian influences, yet Indian weavers gradually developed their own visual vocabulary through tighter knotting, smooth wool, rich coloration, and more naturalistic floral imagery. Agra rugs became particularly known for scrolling vines, curling leaves, palmettes, angular branches, and large blossoms arranged in sophisticated all-over compositions. Decorative borders often echo the floral language of the field, creating continuity across the design while maintaining a clear architectural frame. This fusion of Persian-inspired structure and Indian botanical interpretation gave Agra rugs a distinctive identity that remains influential in traditional and transitional rug design today.
