Bring deep red tradition home. This red and black Agra covers a crimson field in tiny flowers and diamonds, repeating in a fine, even all-over pattern. Rose, ivory and navy borders surround the center, and a thin red band runs along the outside. Stripes and floral borders stay crisp, which helps the Persian-style character come through in this traditional area rug. Hand knotted from wool, its dense pile wears evenly and is a relaxed companion for pets and kids. Full ivory fringe tops off both ends. Regular vacuuming, no beater bar involved, is all it takes. Roll it out in a living room, dining room, bedroom or home office, and add navy, cream and warm woods for a rich, classic room. Handmade by artisans from wool, it is an Oriental rug with a Persian-style layout that suits a living room rug, bedroom rug or home office rug, and gives a floor depth and a classic, composed warmth.
- Exact Size: 8'10"x11'8"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Red, Black, Ivory, Aqua, Rose, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.5 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21786
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.
