If you want a rug with a confident focal point, this emerald and rose Agra delivers. A deep green six-sided medallion rises from a field of raspberry rose scrolling with fine herati motifs, smaller medallions repeat through the center, and dark green corner pieces tie the layout together. Slim bands of red, navy and rose, plus a green outer edge, wrap the design neatly. The wool is hand knotted into a dense pile that copes well with everyday life, from pets to kids, and cream fringe trims both ends. Because the drawing is so tight, the surface looks like a rich textured fabric rather than a flat print. A quick pass with a gentle vacuum, rotating brush disengaged, keeps it presentable. This traditional wool Oriental rug suits a lounge, dining area, guest bedroom or home office, and its palette works alongside cream, navy and natural wood. Pick it when detail and depth matter. Handmade in wool, it brings warmth and a strong center of interest to the floor.
- Exact Size: 11'7"x18'3"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Emerald, Rose, Blue, Beige, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.75 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21806
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.
