Story Behind the Art: Under the Mughal emperors—especially Akbar—India’s weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore matured into world-class workshops. Early carpets drew on Persian models, but by the 17th century, Indian aesthetics took a distinctive path: tighter knotting, lustrous wool, saturated color, and naturalistic florals rendered with painterly sensitivity. Agra pieces, in particular, marry Persian grandeur with subcontinental exuberance—think scrolling vines, angular tendrils, and large blossoms anchored by bold borders. The effect is regal yet inviting, a signature that continues to define Indian rugs for collectors and designers alike.
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