Ivory 8'x8' Square Agra Traditional Panel Plush Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 8' x 8' hand-knotted Agra panel rug presents traditional Indian design through a structured grid layout. Crafted from wool with a dense 0.75-inch pile on a cotton foundation, the rug is divided into square panels set against a warm ivory ground. Each panel contains finely detailed botanical sprays rendered in sage and muted green, with rust and soft gold accents highlighting petals and stems. Thin tan outlining defines each panel, creating rhythm and order. The surrounding borders echo the same palette, reinforcing cohesion. Ideal for formal living rooms or libraries, this rug balances ornamentation with disciplined structure.

• Exact Size: 8x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Sage, Rust, Green, Gold, Tan, multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20267

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.