LoomBloom Gold Sage 9x11'9'' Traditional Agra Antique Finish Plush Pile Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug

Rooted in the classic Agra weaving style of India, this hand-knotted wool rug brings an antique, sun-faded look to a glowing gold ground. Across its surface, large palmette forms and winding vines appear in a palette of sage green, deep red, brown, and soft aqua, all rendered in traditional floral fashion. The wool is high-grade and hand-knotted over a sturdy cotton core, giving the cut pile a plush, durable feel that lasts through daily wear. Placed in a living room, it anchors the space with timeless color, intricate botanical pattern, and old-world charm.

• Exact Size: 9x11'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gold, Sage, Red, Brown, Aqua, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR21493

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.