Late 19th Century Indian Agra Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Herati Design, 11' x 13'

An exceptional late 19th century oversized Indian Agra rug of the highest order, featuring a majestic large-scale medallion design in a rare and ethereal palette of pale purple, soft gray, burgundy, and pale gold — an unusual color combination that gives this piece an atmospheric, painterly quality entirely distinct from the more saturated reds and blues of typical antique Agra production. The elegant medallion in tones of cream, gray, and burgundy rests on a luminous pale gold field, while gracefully scattered arabesques in subtle gray tones float across the background, adding depth and movement to the composition. Framed by multiple borders — the widest in deep burgundy with stylized gold palmettes — this rug exudes the refined Mughal elegance of its 19th century origins, carrying the legacy of classical Indian craftsmanship rooted in the grandeur of the 15th and 16th century Mughal aesthetic. Agra rugs, woven in the ancient Mughal capital of Agra in Northern India, represent the finest expression of the Indian carpet weaving tradition that was established under the great Mughal emperors of the 16th and 17th centuries. The workshops of Agra produced carpets for the imperial court and the great mansions of the Mughal aristocracy, drawing on Persian design vocabulary while developing an aesthetic distinctly their own — characterized by bold, large-scale medallion and floral formats, luminous color palettes, and the extraordinary quality of Indian wool. Antique Agra rugs from the 19th and early 20th centuries are among the most actively collected and widely admired Indian carpets in the world. Dimensions: 11’ 8” x 14’ 2” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin...

An exquisitely beautiful antique Agra carpet from India, dating to the early 1900s. This hand-knotted wool masterpiece features a striking golden yellow central medallion set against...

This elegant vintage Indian Agra rug, woven in the early 1900s, features a classic allover floral pattern inspired by the refined aesthetics of 16th century Mughal court carpets — the scrolling vines, palmettes, and blossoms that have been at the heart of Indian carpet design since the great workshops of Akbar and Jahangir first established the tradition in the 16th century. Set against a navy blue field of considerable depth, the floral motifs are gracefully arranged in a symmetrical layout, with notable abrash — the natural variation in hand-dyed blue that adds visual depth and the unmistakable mark of genuine handcraft. The saturated red border frames the field with bold, confident contrast. Agra rugs, woven in the ancient Mughal capital of Agra in Northern India, represent the finest expression of the Indian carpet weaving tradition that was established under the great Mughal emperors of the 16th and 17th centuries. The workshops of Agra produced carpets for the imperial court and the great mansions of the Mughal aristocracy, drawing on Persian design vocabulary while developing an aesthetic distinctly their own — characterized by bold, large-scale medallion and floral formats, luminous color palettes, and the extraordinary quality of Indian wool. Antique Agra rugs from the 19th and early 20th centuries are among the most actively collected and widely admired Indian carpets in the world. Dimensions: 2’ 11” x 5' Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1113 Vintage Indian Agra Rugs, Antique Agra Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Agra, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Indian Rugs, Indian Agra Rugs, Antique Agra Rugs, Antique Agra Carpets, Mughal Carpets, Kashmiri Rugs, Antique Kashmir Carpets, Antique Amritsar Rugs, 19th Century Indian Amritsar Rugs, Antique Amritsar Carpets, Antique Persian Rugs, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Room Size Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs...

An elegant and serene 19th century room-size Indian Amritsar rug, handwoven in Northern India and distinguished by its open-field design and soft, inviting palette. The rug features a central medallion in delicate tones of lime green and pink, beautifully framed by a coordinating palmette border. The ivory ground enhances the spaciousness and airiness of the design, making it especially desirable for light-filled interiors or understated luxury spaces. Amritsar rugs of this era are known for their refined construction and historic lineage, tracing their design roots to the Mughal period of the 15th and 16th centuries. These rugs reflect the artistic influence of Persian weaving traditions brought to India by the Mughal emperors, merging elegance and craftsmanship in one timeless artisan rug. Dimensions: 9’ 8” x 12’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2187 19th century Amritsar rug, antique Indian rug, Mughal medallion rug, ivory field Indian carpet, Indian rug with lime green and pink, Persian influence Indian rug, open pattern antique rug, Amritsar room-size rug, Indian palmette border rug, soft color antique rug, collectible Indian textile, fine Indian Mughal rug...

The complex interlocking composition of the main field is filled with intricate elements that are closely put together in an almost whicker work design. The complementing border sets...

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Magnificent botanical Antique Agra in excellent shape.

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