9x12 Green, Gold, Tan Color Hand Knotted Agra Wool Traditional Oriental Rug

9'2''x12 Hand Knotted Wool Green Gold Agra Traditional Silky Sheen Gold Wash Rug

Name: 9'2''x12 Hand Knotted Wool Green Gold Agra Traditional Silky Sheen Gold Wash Rug
SKU: ORH21169
Price: 1999.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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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 visual weight 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 pile 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.

Exact Size: 9'2"x12
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Wool
Color: Green, Gold, Tan, Brown, Beige
Origin: India
Pile Height: 0.5 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21169

Story Behind the Art: The Indian rug industry reached its artistic peak during the Mughal era, particularly under Emperor Akbar, who established weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore in the late 16th century. Initially influenced by Persian styles, these early rugs gradually evolved their own distinct visual language by the 17th century. Indian weavers began incorporating tighter knotting, silk-like wool, rich color palettes, and lifelike motifs—elements that would come to define the Indian rug aesthetic. This fusion of intricate craftsmanship and original design has given Indian rugs a timeless appeal and a global following. Among them, Agra rugs stand out for blending the grandeur of Persian tradition with unique Indian creativity. Known for their floral tendrils, angular vines, scrolling leaves, and large, finely detailed blossoms framed by bold borders, Agra rugs favor all-over patterns that radiate elegance and complexity.