Mid 19th Century Indian Agra Carpet
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Mid 19th Century Indian Agra Carpet

The ultra-classic 17th century pattern of cloud bands, palmettes and rinceaux has been reduced and compacted into an allover textile-like pattern of wriggling, vermiculite forms swimming in a cranberry sea of mobile palmettes and rosettes. The main border is equally elaborate, but still preserves classical elegance.

The wine red field is closely covered by a compact sinuous cloud band, palmette, rosette, bird and stiff vinery pattern, all arranged around a small rosette centre. The main border features half and full cartouches and octofoils enclosing stylized peacocks. Indian weavers have made a specialty of square carpets. Well-woven antique in good condition. Measures: 15'8" x 17'0".
Stock ID: #17456
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1850
Ground Color: Burgandy
Border Color: Tan
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Square
Width: 15' 8" ( 478 cm )
Length: 17' ( 518 cm )
Description
Agra

Located in the north-central India about 120 miles south of Delhi, rugs have been woven in this city since about 1600, but it is still controversial whether any of the carpets attributed to Isfahan more actually Agra products. The 19th century situation is clearer: carpets employing the same overall pattern of palmettes and curving vines on ruby red grounds in large, square sizes, are the iconic type. In later 19th century work, the design becomes smaller and denser, the weave heavier, and the red approaches cranberry. Other designs include copies or interpretations of classical Persian patterns, especially after 1890. many very large pieces were woven by inmates of the Agra City Jail on contract to western importers. Good Agras are always in demand and can bring six-figure prices at auction.

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