Antique Indian Agra Burgundy Background Rug

Antique Indian rugs are well-known among rug collectors for their exquisite designs, often based on classical Persian pieces from the sixteenth and seventeenth century, especially antique oriental rugs in the collection of the Maharajah of Jaipur. The originality and natural elegance of Agra rugs makes them one of the most sought after types of oriental rugs. Here at Doris Leslie Blau, we take a great pride in supplying our customers with only crème de la crème of antique rugs for sale.

This stunning Indian Agra rug was woven in the late 19th century, circa 1880. Its complex patters is composed of a field with a dynamic allover trellis, palmettes and delicate flowering vines within a border full of cloudbands and whimsical cartouches. However, what makes this antique rug truly special is certainly its color palette. Shades of blushy pink, deep burgundy and fresh green are completed by tiny bits of lovely pastel pink, coffee brown and delicate blue.

The size of this Agra rug, 11'8" × 13'0" (356 × 396 cm), will make it a great addition to a larger interiors, especially those with open floor plan. The rug of such beauty and originality is bound to improve not only your household, but also life!