Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet
Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Late 19th Century Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Stock ID: #19465
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: White
Border Color: Grey
Origin: India
Material: Cotton
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Length: 14' 6" ( 442 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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