Here is a wool rug that adds instant depth and polish to your home. The Maroon Gold Traditional Agra rug pairs a maroon and wine-red center with a gold frame and sage green leaf and flower detail, giving you a classic look that feels rich without being fussy. It is hand knotted in New Zealand wool on a cotton core, so the surface is velvety and soft to walk on, yet sturdy enough for the rush of a busy house. Spills are less worrying too, since the wool resists them and spot cleaning takes only a moment. That makes this Oriental area rug a sensible pick for lively families, including children and pets. Try it in a living room, in a dining room, in a bedroom, or in an entryway that deserves a strong first impression. Inspired by Indian Agra weaving, it brings heritage and everyday comfort together in one handmade piece that suits traditional and updated spaces alike.
- Exact Size: 6x9
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: New Zealand Wool
- Color: Maroon, Gold, Sage, Beige, Green, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21902
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.
