Ivory Turquoise 6x8'9'' Traditional Fine Agra 150 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Deep brown and soft cream trade places between field and frame in this Ivory Turquoise Traditional Fine Agra, a hand knotted Oriental area rug in wool made at 150 KPSI. The center is a dark brown ground, and around it runs a broad border in cream-gold, decorated with palmettes and trailing vines. A fringe completes each end. Touches of ivory and turquoise bring brightness to an otherwise earthy traditional palette. Every detail is sharp, and the tightly packed, level pile feels smooth and welcoming to pets and kids alike. The weave is fine, which allows the border motifs to stay crisp. Its Persian-style design gives a space depth and warmth, making it a natural anchor for a living room, a bedroom, a dining room, an entryway or a home office. A handmade rug in a fine Agra style, it brings a timeless border-and-field composition to the home and suits both traditional and modern decor. The contrast between the dark field and the light border gives the room a clear focal point, and the layered palmettes and vines reward a slow look. Choose it for a space that calls for structure, warmth and a touch of tradition, and let its 150 KPSI construction speak for the care behind it.

• Exact Size: 6x8'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Turquoise, Blush, Sage, Maroon, Navy, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22049
• Kpsi: 150

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.