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

Agra is at its best in creatively interpreting the past, as in this superb rendition of a 17th century palmette and arabesque Indo-Persian carpet with an in and out palmette navy border. The vines tensely curl and swirl, layer upon layer, moving the palmettes in a never ending dance. The pattern is dynamic and mobile.

With an impeccable classical design ancestry, this red-rust ground northern Indian antique city carpet shows a two layer round arabesque pattern with in-and-out palmettes and cloud bands, accented with tiny birds. The navy border shows reversing flame palmettes and smaller palmettes and foliate elements. Very attractive and antique, well-woven and in good condition.
Stock ID: #18978
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1870
Ground Color: Burnt Rust
Border Color: Aubergine
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 11' 6" ( 351 cm )
Length: 15' 10" ( 483 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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