{"product_id":"gold-handknotted-wool-aor21904","title":"Gold Gray 5'11''x8'11'' Traditional Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Warm, luminous and full of vintage soul, the Gold Gray Traditional Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug glows like late afternoon light. Honey and gold fill the canvas, edged by borders of soft gray geometry, with peach medallions and touches of moss green placed lightly among them. Box motifs repeat across the field, and distressed Greek key borders lend a beautifully aged character drawn from classic Indian Agra loomwork. Artisans knot pure wool yarns by hand onto a sturdy cotton warp, which yields a plush, durable pile made for everyday living. The wool resists stains by nature, so cleanup is fast and the rug stays a comfortable presence for children and pets in a busy home. This vintage-inspired wool rug can warm up a living room, soften a bedroom, set the tone for a dining room or settle into a home office with quiet confidence. Handmade by skilled artisans, it is a graceful way to bring heritage and comfort to your floors, and its muted palette makes it easy to layer with the colors and textures you already love in your home.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 5'11\"x8'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Gold, Gray, Moss, Peach, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.3 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21904\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68028612706524,"sku":"AOR21904","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21904.jpg?v=1793702513","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/gold-handknotted-wool-aor21904","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}