Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet
Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

An unusual sienna brown field is partitioned by floral ribbons into giant star panels filled with more, matching floral ornament. The border has additional unusual palmettes and exotic blossoms.

The abrashed sienna brown field is divided into pointed polygon car touches by floral strap work. Cream flowering lozenges show single large palmette pendants. Mustard-green border with bi tonal rosettes, leaves and minute flowers. His is an antique carpet with an unusual, large/small contrasting pattern in good condition.

The field is divided into pointed polygon car touches by floral strap work. Cream flowering lozenges show single large palmette pendants. Mustard border with bi tonal rosettes, leaves and minute flowers. His is an antique carpet with an unusual, large/small contrasting pattern in good condition.



 
Stock ID: #18892
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1910
Ground Color: Plum
Border Color: Moss Green
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 9' 6" ( 290 cm )
Length: 11' 8" ( 356 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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