Brown 8'x8' Square Agra Traditional Botanical Plush Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 8' x 8' hand-knotted Agra rug features a thicker 0.75-inch plush pile, creating a noticeably luxurious underfoot feel. The design is organized around a deep brown central field, where stylized floral medallions and vinework appear in ivory and soft gold. Accents of rust and burnt orange add warmth and movement across the surface. A wide ivory outer border filled with repeating botanical motifs frames the field, while a narrow inner brown guard border provides visual grounding. This rug is well suited for libraries, formal seating areas, or interiors that favor depth, warmth, and classical structure.

• Exact Size: 8x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Brown, Ivory, Rust, Gold, Burnt Orange Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20266

Story Behind the Art: The Indian rug tradition reached a defining artistic moment during the Mughal period, particularly under the patronage of Emperor Akbar in the late sixteenth century. During this era, major weaving centers were established in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore, laying the foundation for India’s global reputation in fine carpet production. Early Indian rugs drew heavily from Persian aesthetics, but by the seventeenth century, Indian artisans developed a distinct visual language of their own. Tighter knotting techniques, silk-like wool, richer color palettes, and more lifelike motifs became hallmarks of Indian rugs. This blend of technical mastery and creative evolution gave rise to rugs of enduring beauty, with Agra rugs standing out for their ability to merge Persian grandeur with unmistakable Indian artistry through floral tendrils, angular vines, scrolling leaves, and large, intricately detailed blossoms framed by commanding borders.