Black Red 12'1''x14'9'' Traditional Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Black and red give this traditional Agra Oriental area rug its dramatic character, with a dark navy field carrying the richest part of the story. Large golden palmettes and curling vines unfold across the center, and the gold glows sharply against the deep ground. A red inner band adds warmth, strewn with flowers in tan and gold, while the navy outer edge traces delicate gold vines to close the frame. This hand knotted wool rug has a dense pile that stays comfortable underfoot, welcomes pets and kids, and recovers readily after people walk across it. Cream fringe finishes both ends. To keep the surface looking fresh, vacuum regularly and leave the brush bar off. Deep brown, tan and cream accents all sit well beside the navy, gold and red. Whether it anchors a living room, stretches beneath a dining table, warms a bedroom or dresses a home office, this handmade rug brings bold scale and rich color for people who like their floors confident. The strong contrast between gold and navy also keeps the design legible from across a large room.

• Exact Size: 12'1"x14'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Red, Gold, Sage, Ivory
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21807

Story Behind the Art: The Indian carpet-weaving tradition experienced significant artistic development during the Mughal period, particularly under Emperor Akbar, when important weaving centers were established in cities including Agra, Delhi, and Lahore during the late 16th century. Although early examples were strongly influenced by Persian textile traditions, Indian artisans gradually developed their own recognizable approach through increasingly detailed knotting, refined wool, expressive color combinations, and naturalistic decorative motifs. Agra rugs became particularly associated with grand compositions featuring scrolling floral tendrils, angular vines, broad leaves, palmettes, and generously scaled blossoms. Many designs favor elaborate all-over arrangements surrounded by substantial decorative borders, creating a sense of rhythm and visual richness across the entire surface. This combination of Persian-inspired structure and Indian decorative interpretation helped establish Agra rugs as an enduring category within traditional hand-knotted carpet design.