Agra 1756

SKU:
1756

Description

9' x 11' 10"      Vintage Indian Agra Gallery Rug in  "Garden of Paradise" pattern from the 2nd 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.  Finally, this rug has the same design as SKU 1694 (Gallery Size Rug), which is very rare to find two vintage rugs with an identical design.
Dimensions: 9’ x 11’ 10” 
Date of Manufacture:  2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin:  India
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes 
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1756

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