Red 8'x8' Round Agra Traditional Botanical Plush Pile Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 8' x 8' round hand-knotted Agra wool rug showcases classical Indian design through precise symmetry and botanical ornamentation. Woven with a high 0.60-inch plush pile on a cotton foundation, the rug offers a resilient surface with gentle sheen and tactile richness. A saturated red field forms the centerpiece, decorated with stylized floral medallions and scrolling vines. A dramatic midnight blue border frames the composition, while accents of aqua, sage, peach, gold, and ivory introduce tonal balance. The round format enhances the symmetry of the design, making this rug ideal for foyers, round dining tables, or intimate seating areas.

• Exact Size: 8x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Red, Midnight Blue, Aqua, Sage, Peach, Gold, Ivory, Multi,
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.60 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR20264

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.