Agra
Antique Indian Agra "Garden of Paradise" design from the last quarter of the 1900s. The field has a Mogul court favorite design elements including the cypress trees, birds, and flowers. The cypress tree is considered a universal symbol of immortality and was often used in the weaving of Persian and Indian rugs of the 16th-18th centuries. This Agra rug has a very tight weave and wonderful lush wool with a beautiful palette of colors including green, blue, red, and saffron yellow. The rug has a cream/light yellow color field and a gorgeous saffron color primary border with a design of leaves and branches. Truly a gem of design.
- Dimensions: 7’ 8″ x 15’
- Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
- Place of Origin: India
- Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Product ID: 1694