Maroon 10'x10' Square Agra Traditional Botanical Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Commanding in both scale and presence, this 10' x 10' square hand-knotted Agra rug embodies classical North Indian design with architectural balance. Woven from wool with a high 0.60 pile height on a cotton foundation, the rug offers a dense, plush surface that enhances its richly detailed botanical motifs. A deep maroon field anchors the composition, layered with ivory, moss green, rust, gold, and nuanced multi-tonal accents arranged around a central medallion. A wide, ornate border frames the design, reinforcing symmetry and visual strength. Ideal for formal living rooms or grand seating areas, this square Agra rug serves as a strong focal point, bringing warmth, tradition, and refined craftsmanship to large interiors.

• Exact Size: 10x10
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Maroon, Ivory, Moss, Rust, Gold, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.60 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20248

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.