Faded Light Blue Antique Large Size Indian Agra Carpet
$26,000.00
| Stock number | 20244 |
| Size | 9 ft 6 in x 17 ft 2 in (2.90 m x 5.23 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Agra |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Agra Large Room Size Wool Blue Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This magnificent example of Indian weaving represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century court production. As with many highly sought-after antique rugs from the British Raj era, this piece combines traditional Mughal artistry with the monumental scale required for Western interiors. The expansive field employs a subtle, faded cream and gold tone, providing a luminous backdrop for the repeating, stylized botanical motifs. Though the overall impression is neutral, the subtle indigo washes contribute to the depth and complexity characteristic of blue color rugs from this region, beautifully offset by the rich, saturated madder tones of the broad primary border. Woven to a substantial scale, this carpet is classified among the finest room size rugs, designed to anchor a formal drawing-room or grand salon.