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Large Vintage Indian Agra Handmade Wool Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
An early 20th century Indian Agra rug, the camel field with an overall design of rows of staggered boteh separated by chocolate stylized palmettes within a whimsical cocoa boteh border.

Although distinguished by captivating history and indisputably mesmerizing appearance, antique rugs are hard to tell apart from other examples of fine Indian weaving. In fact, these fascinating floor coverings are even difficult to classify as they vary considerably is terms of size, design and composition. Nonetheless, some of the most impressive and breathtaking examples of paramount craftsmanship has been seen on indian style rugs. In general, antique Agra rugs most often exhibit open fields with minor medallions and spandrels, surrounded by tasteful floral borders.

However, there are many instances of antique Agra large area rugs sizes with all-over, dense and highly decorative patterns. Floral tendrils, angular vines and stars are frequent guests on masterfully executed fields of Agra carpets.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB3796
Incollect Reference #:	534008

Dimensions

W.	168 in;	H.	223 in;
W.	426.72 cm;	H.	566.42 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