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 ) |
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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