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

Late 19th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet

The whole 35 feet of the Ardebil carpet, medallion, field arabesques, lamp pendants and cartouche/octofoil border has been compressed into this more convenient room size antique Indian city carpet with a blue-green field instead of the archetype’s dark blue. Only the corner quarter medallions have been omitted in the proportion change. This is a very well-woven antique in good condition.



 
Stock ID: #23259
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Agra
Circa: 1890
Ground Color: Teal Blue
Border Color: Claret
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 10' 8" ( 325 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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