19th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet
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19th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

This large, square northern Indian close-weave carpet features a tan-beige field with an all-over pattern of paired l The designs of Indian carpets often do not “make sense” in the way Persian rugs do, but that makes their eccentricity all the more desirable. This good condition, antique carpet has particularly compressed palmettes in the side main border.
Stock ID: #19451
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: Sage Green
Border Color: Burgandy
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Square
Width: 21' ( 640 cm )
Length: 22' ( 671 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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