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Amritsar rugs lean Western in palette and favor open, allover florals; Persian city rugs often feature centralized medallions and tighter drawing. Materials overlap (wool pile, cotton warp/weft).

Flip it: you should see individual, slightly irregular knots and an integral fringe (warp ends), not a sewn-on fringe or latex/fabric backing. Pattern on the back should mirror the front.

Prices vary by size, age, and condition: late-19th-century room-size Amritsar rugs can realize \~£10k–£20k at auction, while dealer listings for large fine examples often range \$20k–\$50k+.

Antique Amritsar rugs are prized, and modern “Amritsar-design” rugs are still woven in India. Look for GoodWeave labels to ensure ethical production and traceable supply chains.

Most are room-size—8×10, 9×12, 10×14—and oversize pieces (12×18+) exist. Long runners are found too, including lengths over 20 feet.

Expect allover palmettes, millefleur sprays, and scrolling vines in light blues, golds, teal, rust, and aubergine. Borders often echo floral motifs with gentle abrash from natural dyes.

Traditional Amritsar rugs use high-quality wool pile on cotton foundations, typically double-wefted with asymmetrical (Persian) knots. Medium knot densities are common.

Amritsar rugs favor large, curvilinear florals and soft, Western-leaning palettes (mauve, teal, burgundy). Agra rugs often show Mughal-influenced gardens and lavender/rust tones; both can be room-size (e.g., 10×14).

Amritsar rugs are hand-knotted carpets from Amritsar, India, woven mainly in the late-19th/early-20th centuries for Western taste. Expect wool pile, refined florals, and spacious layouts in room sizes like 9×12 and 12×18.