Peach Taupe 8'9''x11'9'' Traditional Agra 300 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool Silk Oriental Area Rug

Delicate, detailed and softly luminous, this traditional Agra is an Oriental area rug in peach and taupe tones, knotted by hand from wool and silk at 300 KPSI. Against a creamy ivory ground, miniature blossoms in plum, rose and blue trail along curling stems. An olive and sage band encircles the center, followed by a paler flowered rim. Threads of silk bring out the fine drawing, flashing in the light and lending the petals a gentle glow. The pile is fine and smooth, and the lightly colored, intricate design in the Persian style gives the floor a refined, handmade look. Lay it in a living room for an elegant focal point, in a bedroom where a soft finish is welcome, beneath a dining room table, or in a home office that deserves a graceful touch. Choose this rug when you want a gentle, detailed pattern with a fine, smooth surface, and let its quiet shimmer add refinement to everyday rooms. The softly shining petals give the rug a finished, graceful look from every angle, which suits rooms that favor light, elegant color.

• Exact Size: 8'9"x11'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool & Silk
• Color: Peach, Taupe, Burnt Orange, Mint, Gold, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR22003
• Kpsi: 300

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.