White and Pale Light Blue Color Antique Indian Allover Floral Grid Pattern Cotton Agra Rug
$5,200.00
| Stock number | 19456 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Agra |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
While most antique Agra rugs from India are prized for their heavy, lustrous wool piles, a rare subset of textiles from this historic weaving center utilized cotton to achieve a crisper, more architectural finish. This material choice allows for a "Summer Carpet" feel—a textile that is light, breathable, and possesses a clean, matte texture that differs significantly from the oily sheen of highland wool. In the grand bungalows of the British Raj and the airy palaces of the Mughal descendants, such rugs from India were the preferred choice for their cooling aesthetic and tactile durability. The rug features a sophisticated "Allover Floral Grid" or lattice pattern. This layout is a disciplined evolution of the classical Persian rugs with the famed "Chahar Bagh" (Four Gardens) design.