The 100% Silk Agra Rug from India is a stunning 3x5 masterpiece that reflects the grandeur of Indian rug-making heritage. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it is woven entirely from luxurious silk, imparting a soft, luminous texture and a radiant sheen that enhances its rich palette. This rug features a harmonious blend of burnt orange, navy, aqua, beige, green, blue, and brown tones, skillfully integrated into intricate traditional patterns. The design includes classic floral and vine motifs, medallions, and border details, showcasing the timeless elegance and sophistication typical of Agra rugs. The silk fibers not only provide exceptional softness underfoot but also elevate the visual appeal with a dynamic interplay of colors, shifting subtly under different lighting conditions. Its compact 3x5 size makes it an ideal choice for accentuating smaller spaces, such as entryways, offices, or as a centerpiece in intimate settings. This rug is a testament to artisanal mastery, combining functionality with artistic beauty, making it a cherished addition to your refined interiors.
- Exact Size: 2' 9''x4' 1''
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: 100% Silk
- Color: Burnt Orange, Navy, Aqua, Beige, Green, Blue, Brown, Gold, Multi
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New with tag
- Rug#: ORH13915
- Kpsi: 350
Story Behind the Art : It was during the Mughal rule in India that the rug industry reached its zenith and came on its own as an art form. With Emperor Akbar setting up rug weaving centers in Agra, Delhi and Lahore during the late 16th century, the rugs produced designs that followed the Persian style. However, by the 17th century, the Indian rugs began to grow their own lexical and semantic iconography and differed significantly from the Persian prototypes. Tight weaving, silk like wool, bright, deep color range and realistic motifs became the defining feature of Indian rugs. It is this combination of exquisitely detailed and painstaking craftsmanship and masterful interplay of design elements that has earned Indian rugs age-defying allure and patronship defying borders and time. Today the Agra rugs combine the grandeur and grace of the well-known Persian antique rug designs with their own original themes. The Agra rug is famous for its use of floral tendrils, angular vines and stars and favors all-over angular designs with scrolling leaves, vines and large finely detailed flowers with bold floral borders.