An ornate arrangement of scrolling tendrils, flower heads, and palmettes unfolds across the field, drawing on heritage Agra weaving and Arts & Crafts sensibility to give this hand-knotted rug a magnificent decorative presence. An expansive warm beige canvas carries the motifs in rust, gold, peach, and muted green, enclosed within a rich gold ornamental border that frames the whole composition with multi-tonal accents. Hand tied from high-grade wool over a sturdy cotton warp, the rug delivers a velvety surface with the enduring quality to anchor living rooms, dining areas, and large open spaces for decades. Because every knot is placed by hand, small shifts in tone, texture, and pile direction appear across the surface, lending a depth that machine production cannot replicate. Its density of ornament suits rooms with simpler walls and furniture, where the rug can properly lead.
- Exact Size: 8'8"x11'9"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Warm Beige, Gold, Turquoise, Sage, Peach, Rust, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.4 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR20998
Story Behind the Art: The Indian rug industry reached its artistic peak during the Mughal era, particularly under Emperor Akbar, who established weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore in the late 16th century. Initially influenced by Persian styles, these early rugs gradually evolved their own distinct visual language by the 17th century. Indian weavers began incorporating tighter knotting, silk-like wool, rich color palettes, and lifelike motifs—elements that would come to define the Indian rug aesthetic. This fusion of intricate craftsmanship and original design has given Indian rugs a timeless appeal and a global following. Among them, Agra rugs stand out for blending the grandeur of Persian tradition with unique Indian creativity. Known for their floral tendrils, angular vines, scrolling leaves, and large, finely detailed blossoms framed by bold borders, Agra rugs favor all-over patterns that radiate elegance and complexity.
