Soft Washed Out Decorative Antique Indian Agra 19th Century Area Rug 43995
Luxuriant vinescrolls, Shah Abbasi palmettes and elegant cloudbands decorate the luminous terra cotta field of this antique rug created in Agra during the 1890s.
Antique Agra Rug, Origin: India, Circa: Late 19th Century – This luxurious antique rug from India features an elegant all over arabesque woven in a stunning combination of terra cotta red, royal blue, walnut brown and golden-yellow. Ornate cloud bands, grand Shah Abbasi palmettes and curvilinear vine-scrolls with superfluous details are superimposed over the luminous terra cotta field. Serrated palmettes and sinuous vine scrolls with spiraling tendrils decorate the formal walnut brown borders. Muted earth-tones paired with royal blue accents create an elegant statement that compliments the intricate floral patterns and lavish vine scrolls. This characteristically elegant carpet created during the 1890s features luxuriant vine-scrolls, fantastical floral patterns and superfluous details rendered in a subtle color palette that exemplifies the regal style that Indian carpets represent.
