Cochineal Red Rug

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Antique Indian Agra Vegetable and Cochineal Dyed Wool Rug with Mosaic Design

Located in Evanston, IL

tribal carpets from Turkmenistan stands out for its deep rich colors and magnificent size. The rugs of

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Vegetable and Cochineal Dyed Wool Rug with Mosaic Design

W 192 in L 217 in

Late 19th Century Antique Agra Indian Rug with a Rich Cochineal Red Field

By Agra

Located in Evanston, IL

close to the 17th century Mughal carpets as you would find today. The rich cochineal red field is offset

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Agra Indian Rug with a Rich Cochineal Red Field

W 58 in L 78 in

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Cochineal Red Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cochineal red rug available at 1stDibs. A cochineal red rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a cochineal red rug, we have 162 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cochineal red rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cochineal red rug bearing modern, Art Deco or folk art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cochineal red rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrew Boos, Ararat Rugs and Agra produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cochineal Red Rug?

Prices for a cochineal red rug start at $350 and top out at $295,200 with the average selling for $6,625.

Finding the Right Indian-rugs for You

Today, there are few elements of decor as consistently beautiful as vibrantly colored, intricately patterned antique rugs. The legacy of fine Indian rugs and carpets dates back to the Mughal Empire, with Jalal-ud-Din Akbar in the 16th century establishing workshops for carpet weaving based on Persian practices. Combined with the aesthetics of Indian art, a new rug tradition was born.

In India, these Persian-inspired rugs and carpets were often made with lush materials, including silk, velvet and pashmina, a type of cashmere. It could take laborers as long as 15 years to weave a single carpet. Many of these rugs and carpets were created for royalty and frequently used inside palaces and mosques, particularly on special occasions.

Though the carpet weaving stemmed from a Persian tradition, Indian rugs and carpets featured designs that predated Persian influences. These complex patterns included floral, geometric, and animal motifs.

Indian rugs remain among the most coveted decorative items today. Browse 1stDibs for a wide variety of vintage, new and antique Indian rugs and carpets to establish a lavish focal point in any room in your home. See our guide to caring for your antique and vintage rugs, and read about how to choose the right area rug for your space.