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 Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

Square carpets are an Agra specialty and this decorative ivory open field carpet is an especially attractive example. The round, openwork medallion and matching corners are effectively located on a spacious undecorated ground in the Sultanabad manner. The finely detailed palmette border is also on an ivory ground.

This antique northern Indian workshop carpet shows a round filigree medallion with four small pendants and perfectly en suite quarter medallion corners. Cream palmette border. Details in ivory, beige and various lighter browns. Good condition. Makes any room look larger.
Stock ID: #19802
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Beige
Border Color: Beige
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Square
Width: 14' 8" ( 447 cm )
Length: 14' 10" ( 452 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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