Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet
A forest of perfectly executed small cypress trees extends to infinity in each direction of this eye-catching c.1910 north Indian carpet. The ivory boteh and vine border deftly fences the whole. Agra carpets often have designers of idiosyncratic taste and style behind them.
| Stock ID: | #18601 |
| General Rug Type: | Indian |
| Specific Rug Type: | Amritsar |
| Circa: | 1910 |
| Ground Color: | Blue |
| Border Color: | Ivory |
| Origin: | India |
| Material: | Wool |
| Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
| Shape: | Rectangle |
| Width: | 9' 9" ( 297 cm ) |
| Length: | 13' 4" ( 406 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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