Antique Large Red and Gold Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century

Antique Red and Gold Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 14'0" L Origin: India Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 21278

Antique Large Persian Heriz Carpet, Early 20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th Century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular to this day. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...

Beautiful antique Agra hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Indian rug has beige, pink, and goldenrod accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design. This rug measur...

Hand knotted wool pile, cotton foundation. Dimensions: 11.3" x 16.1" Origin: India Condition: Excellent Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Light-Green Accent Color...