Allover Geometric Antique Indian Hand Knotted Cotton Pile Agra Rug
$4,500.00
| Stock number | 21140 |
| Size | 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft 4 in (1.37 m x 2.24 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Agra |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Agra Indian Allover Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece represents the finest tradition of Agra rugs, known for their sophisticated design vocabulary and luxurious wool quality. Woven during the early 20th century, this textile showcases the exceptional craftsmanship that defined the golden age of Indian rugs production. The field showcases a delicate, repeating geometric lattice pattern filled with stylized palmettes and subtle floral sprays. The central ground is rendered in a luminous ivory color, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the secondary colors—soft apricot, muted rose, and slate grey—to achieve a gentle, harmonious contrast. The overall composition is balanced and restrained, characteristic of the formal aesthetic favored by European clientele at the time.