{"product_id":"beige-handknotted-wool-orh22018","title":"Hand Knotted Wool Rug Beige, Gray Transitional Agra 5x8","description":"A plain, honey-peach center and a bright patterned border give this Agra rug a picture-frame look. Showcased here, rust, rose and olive star flowers repeat in a wide border around an open, softly streaked field. Up close, the pile is thick and soft, with cream fringe finishing both ends. Hand-knotted from wool, this hand-knotted wool rug is a transitional area rug with a plush, springy pile that is pet and kid friendly. It is a handmade rug that gives you color at the edges and calm in the center.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Beige, Gray, Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH22018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54402044559653,"sku":"ORH22018","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A22018.jpg?v=1793946029","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/beige-handknotted-wool-orh22018","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}