Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet
This is an extremely well designed large allover pattern ivory antique Indian carpet. The field design is classically derived with its wriggling cloud bands, mobile split arabesques, floating palmettes, and wiry vine tendrils. The border is a very slightly different cream color, with elegant palmettes connected by spiral vines and a millefleurs of almost recognizable blossoms.
| Stock ID: | #18154 |
| General Rug Type: | Indian |
| Specific Rug Type: | Amritsar |
| Circa: | 1920 |
| Ground Color: | Ivory |
| Border Color: | Ivory |
| Origin: | India |
| Material: | Wool |
| Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
| Shape: | Rectangle |
| Width: | 17' ( 518 cm ) |
| Length: | 22' ( 671 cm ) |
DescriptionAmritsarThis north Indian city is the religious seat of the Sikhs. In the late 19th century a weaving industry catering to export demand through British dealers was created. Before that no rugs were woven in Amritsar. Production is almost all carpet sizes, many quite square and often in medallion and corners layouts on open fields. The ornament is simplified, thus allowing for rapid production and moderate prices. The weave is generally quite coarse and the rugs are lighter in handle than Agras. | |
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