Warm Tribal Animal Design Antique Cotton Indian Agra Area Rug
$3,375.00
| Stock number | 21330 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Agra |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Antique Agra - Cotton Indian Knotted Rug refined, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite Indian textile represents the enduring tradition of high-quality antique rugs woven in the Agra region during the early 20th century. Its construction utilizes cotton, providing a unique, soft handle and ensuring a beautiful, muted color absorption that speaks to its age and provenance. The palette is remarkably subdued, featuring a dominant field of soft, earthy ivory, beige, and cream tones. This neutral ground allows the secondary colors—faded madder reds, soft rose pinks, and touches of saffron yellow—to emerge with a gentle patina, reflecting nearly a century of careful aging and exposure. The central design is a sophisticated interpretation of the Tree of Life motif, populated by stylized fauna, including pairs of bounding deer or gazelles.