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

This attractive c. 1900 Indian carpet gets everything right:open clear red field, eight lobe ultra-classic medallion with yellow accents and matching navy quarter corners; and a perfectly proportioned main border with a variety of palmettes, diagonal lancet leaves and curvilinear connecting vine scroll. The style is that of a Sultanabad, but the colors are spicier Indian.
Stock ID: #19968
General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Amritsar
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Red
Border Color: Moss Green
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 9' ( 274 cm )
Length: 12' ( 366 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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