Emerald Gold 5'11''x8'8'' Traditional Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Emerald and gold bring a rich, classic mood to this traditional Agra, a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug with Persian-style character. The gold-beige field carries florals in green and red, and a border in deep red encloses the design, so warmth reads from the center to the edge. The pattern is open and balanced, giving each blossom room to be seen, and cream fringe trims both ends. Hand knotting in wool produces a dense pile that is friendly to pets and kids and simple to vacuum, which makes the rug as practical as it is pretty. Lay it in a living room to give the seating area a traditional heart, in a dining room for a formal feeling, or in a bedroom, entryway or home office that benefits from rich color and fine detail. It is a trusted style that never looks dated. The emerald green of the florals and the warm gold of the field create a rich pairing that is easy to enjoy every day. Its open layout also helps smaller rooms feel balanced rather than crowded, and the cream accents lift the deeper tones of the field and border.

• Exact Size: 5'11"x8'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Emerald, Gold, Peach, Blue, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22065

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.