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Antique Washed Indian Amritsar Handmade Wool Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
An early 20th century antique North Indian Amritsar carpet, the beige field with staggered floral motifs with four spandrels within a light brown floral vinery border.The production of antique Indian rugs and carpets in any quantity dates back to the Mughal period of the late 1520's. Beginning with the conquest of Northern India by Babur, weaving workshops developed around the imperial cities of Agra, Fathpur and Lahore. Akbar the Great (1556-1605) and his successors sponsored and encouraged the weaving of splendid Indian versions of classic Persian floral, garden and hunting antique rugs and carpets. As an eminent patron of the arts, Jahangir (reigning from 1605-1628), possessed a deep love for the beauty of nature, influencing the artists of his court. Unlike antique Agra carpets manufactured in the prisons of India, antique North Indian rugs were products of a cottage industry controlled by families of carpet weavers.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB0905
Incollect Reference #:	534009

Dimensions

W.	145 in;	H.	220 in;
W.	368.3 cm;	H.	558.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511