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

Early 20th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

Every Persian design was interpreted in Agra and this c. 1900 carpet draws on the best sources: cloud bands, curved leaves, turtle palmette border. The mahogany brown field is found on Indian rugs, not Persian, and the square size is highly desirable. The Weave is moderately fine and the pattern is extremely well-balanced.
Stock ID: #20292
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Terracotta
Border Color: Beige
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Square
Width: 14' ( 427 cm )
Length: 14' ( 427 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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