Maroon 7'11''x10'10'' Agra Traditional Plush Pile Silky Sheen Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 7'11" x 10'10" hand-knotted traditional Agra rug exemplifies classical botanical weaving through its orderly, allover floral composition. Rather than relying on a single focal medallion, the design unfolds as a continuous lattice of palmettes, rosettes, and curling vines that move evenly across the surface. The deep maroon ground provides contrast for motifs rendered in ivory, soft green, rust, gold, and warm brown, all interconnected by fine arabesque stems. A wide ivory border, filled with repeating botanical forms, frames the field and reinforces classical proportion. Crafted from New Zealand wool, the high 0.75-inch pile adds a subtle silky sheen and velvety softness that enhances color saturation and depth. This rug brings warmth and richness to living rooms, formal sitting areas, or bedrooms that favor timeless elegance.

• Exact Size: 7'11"x10'10"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: New Zealand Wool
• Color: Maroon, Ivory, Green, Rust, Gold, Brown, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20253

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.