Large Antique Indian Agra Beige Background Rug BB5054 14'10" × 17'4" $100,000

An Antique Indian Agra Rug (Cotton) with diaper abstract design. The half drop pattern creates a diagonal grid. Various shades of teal blue, turquoise, grey, coral and Ivory. The floral and geometric border is rendered in alternating bands of color.

Although distinguished by captivating history and indisputably mesmerizing appearance, indian rugs for sale 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 antique Agra rugs.

In general, antique oriental rugs most often exhibit open fields with minor medallions and spandrels, surrounded by tasteful floral borders. However, there are many instances of agra oriental rugs with all-over, dense and highly decorative patterns. Floral tendrils, angular vines and stars are frequent guests on masterfully executed fields of Agra large modern area rugs .