Chocolate 8'x8' Square Agra Traditional Plush Pile Silky Sheen Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 8' x 8' square hand-knotted Agra rug, crafted from premium New Zealand wool, features a plush 0.60-inch pile with a subtle silky sheen that enhances depth and comfort. The design follows a traditional Agra botanical layout, with densely arranged floral vines and palmettes set against a rich chocolate brown field. Surrounding ivory and tan borders provide architectural framing, while accents of rust, light gold, and green add warmth and complexity. The balanced symmetry and fine knotting give the rug a stately presence, making it well suited for square rooms, central seating arrangements, or under a table where proportion and craftsmanship matter.

• Exact Size: 8x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: New Zealand Wool
• Color: Chocolate, Ivory, Tan, Rust, Light Gold, Green, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.60 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20263

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.