Light Gold Maroon 10x14'1'' Traditional Agra Plush PileAntique Finish Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This hand-knotted Agra wool rug brings vintage elegance and warm, regal beauty to a room, its plush pile finished with an antique treatment. A glowing light gold and tan canvas holds an intricate field of scrolling vines, framed by a deep maroon and red border detailed with sage, brown, and multi-colored floral motifs. Hand-woven from natural wool over a durable cotton warp, the thick cut pile offers incredible foot-sinking softness along with lasting structure. It works as a grounded centerpiece that complements traditional, transitional, or formal living spaces with ease.

• Exact Size: 10x14'1"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Light Gold, Maroon, Sage, Tan, Brown, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21502

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.