Ready for a rug with real drama? This black and red Agra wool rug sets bold golden palmettes and curling vines on a dark navy field, so the gold glows against the deep background. The inner border is a warm red scattered with tan and gold blossoms, and an outer edge in navy carries slender gold vines. Hand knotted from wool, it has a sturdy pile that bounces back after foot traffic, a sensible fit for homes with pets and kids, and cream fringe finishes each end. Maintenance is easy: vacuum regularly with the beater bar off. Gold, red and navy look great with deep brown, tan and cream, so this traditional Oriental area rug settles into a lounge, bedroom, dining room or home office without fuss. The Persian-inspired composition and bold scale make it a fine match for anyone who loves rich color. Handmade in wool, it carries a bold scale that gives a room a clear point of focus and a warm, rich floor.
- Exact Size: 12'1"x14'9"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Black, Red, Gold, Sage, Ivory
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21807
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.
