{"product_id":"mocha-handknotted-wool-aor21460","title":"Mocha Mint 7'9''x9'8'' Transitional Agra Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"With roots in the Indian weaving traditions of the 1800s, this mocha and mint Transitional Agra Oriental area rug brings storied character into contemporary homes. A soothing mocha-tan ground sets the stage, surrounded by ornamental mint green borders and scattered with navy and caramel palmettes that give the design its quiet energy. Hand knotted from high-grade wool yarns, this wool rug has a plush, inviting feel and the natural resilience to handle everyday wear with ease. Its earthy, muted tones flow so smoothly from one motif to the next that the whole composition feels calm and cohesive. That gentle flow is exactly why it links modern, transitional settings with older, classic furnishings, tying a room together without competing with it. Use this handmade rug to ground a living room seating group, warm a bedroom, or add heritage to a dining room or home office. Traditional meets modern in a single piece of floor art, one that brings grandeur to your interior and rewards you with character day after day, season after season, in whichever room you choose. It is an area rug made to be enjoyed.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 7'9\"x9'8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Mocha, Mint, Navy, Tan, Caramel, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21460\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":67666566938844,"sku":"AOR21460","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21460.jpg?v=1791538030","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/mocha-handknotted-wool-aor21460","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}