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Knotted Rug Green Gold Hand Knotted Wool Agra Traditional Silky Sheen Gold Wash Area Rug 9'2"x12
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Product Identification
SKU #: KR21169
Style
Traditional
Weave
Hand Knotted
Colors
Primary color is Green. Colors in this rug include: Gold, Tan, Brown, Beige .
Material
Wool
Pile Height
0.5
Collection
Agra
Origin
India
Condition
New
Condition Description
New With Tags
Product Description
Agra became one of the great centers of Indian rug weaving under Mughal patronage, producing large-format carpets with dense all-over floral compositions that drew on Persian design while developing a character distinctly their own. The deep olive green field here is covered entirely in a sweeping arrangement of oversized scrolling vines, palmettes and floral heads in gold, amber and rust, the motifs packed closely enough to give the surface tremendous decorative presence while the variation in tone across the gold elements keeps the eye moving through the composition. A wide gold border carries large-scale floral medallions in the same warm palette, and the relationship between the dark ground and the luminous gold patterning throughout is what gives this rug its particular presence, the contrast rich enough to read strongly from across a room while each element holds its place within the whole. Hand-knotted wool surface on a cotton foundation gives the construction the density and structural integrity that a design of this scale and complexity demands, with each motif built up knot by knot across the full surface. The palette of forest green, gold, tan and brown has the kind of depth that only wool at this level of construction can carry. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Product Story Description
Story Behind the Art: The Indian rug tradition reached a remarkable artistic height during the Mughal period, especially under Emperor Akbar, who founded important weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore during the late 16th century. Early pieces first reflected Persian influence, yet by the 17th century Indian weavers had shaped a distinctive language of their own. They introduced tighter knotting, silk-like wool, sophisticated color ranges, and lifelike decorative motifs that became defining qualities of Indian rug artistry. This blend of refined craftsmanship and original design gave Indian rugs lasting appeal and worldwide admiration. Agra rugs are especially admired for uniting the grandeur of Persian style with unique Indian creativity. Their floral tendrils, angular vines, scrolling leaves, finely rendered blossoms, and bold borders create all-over patterns filled with elegance, complexity, and timeless decorative presence. The result is a handmade area rug tradition with refined detail, balanced ornament, and enduring decorative strength.
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