Green Antique Weeping Willow Peacock Pattern Indian Cotton Agra Rug
$3,000.00
| Stock number | 19457 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Agra |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Green |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This circa 1900 antique Indian Agra rug is a spectacular example of the "Jail-Woven" or "Master-Workshop" tradition, representing the pinnacle of the British Raj-era textile revival. While Persian rugs of the period often adhered to strict geometric or floral symmetries, the Agra weavers—famed for their grand scale and artistic independence—created "Garden of Paradise" compositions that are among the most sought-after by international collectors. The composition is centered upon a magnificent "Weeping Willow and Peacock" pattern. This is a rare and highly poetic narrative design, where the graceful, drooping branches of the willow tree symbolize immortality and the sorrow of love, while the peacock patterns (often found perched within the foliage) represent royalty, protection, and the lushness of the Indian landscape.