{"product_id":"midnightblue-handknotted-wool-aor22083","title":"Midnight Blue Burgundy 6x8'11'' Transitional Fine Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"Moody, detailed and endlessly interesting, this midnight blue and burgundy transitional Fine Agra is a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug that turns a plain floor into a design statement. A deep teal-charcoal ground sets the mood, and lace-like vines and boxy shapes in ivory and soft blue march across it in orderly rows. Ivory and soft blue give the dark ground a luminous contrast, and the burgundy accent warms the cool midnight blue. Rounded blue forms add gentle highlights between them, and ivory fringe completes each end. The fine weave carries the intricate pattern with crisp clarity, while the dense wool pile feels resilient and stands up happily to pets and kids. Where does it belong? A living room gains instant depth, a bedroom becomes a cool retreat, and a dining room takes on a tailored air. An entryway or home office benefits from the same cool, pattern-rich presence. For anyone who wants a transitional area rug that lays rich pattern over a dark, cool tone, this Fine Agra is a polished answer that blends classic craft with a modern sensibility.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6x8'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Midnight Blue, Burgundy, Gold, Sage, Peach, Rose, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR22083\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68253980426460,"sku":"AOR22083","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A22083.jpg?v=1794481112","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/midnightblue-handknotted-wool-aor22083","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}