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

Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet

The field abrashes from coral to red and supports an all-over Herati pattern exactly matched in scale by that of the medallion. Unusual fret pendants. Red plain outer stripe and two matching reversing fan palmette inners. Antique in good condition.
Stock ID: #19696
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Amritsar
Circa: 1910
Ground Color: Salmon
Border Color: Red
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 9' 6" ( 290 cm )
Length: 16' 3" ( 495 cm )
Description
Amritsar

This 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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