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122 X 213 Extremely Fine Antique Amritsar Rug North India
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122 X 213 Extremely Fine Antique Amritsar Rug North India

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 August 2024 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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The quality of the weave on this small rug is exceptional, just look at the picture of the backside, the knots are so small you can barely see them! What an incredible achievement and what an incredible little rug, with silky pile and rich colours of magenta and grass green, yellow and tan. It has undeniable charm and is being offered at a very reasonable rate, due to some old repairs that are slightly visible in the lower half of the field. The rug is clean and ready for your floor.

4'0" x 7'0"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Amritsar Rug to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089494
Dealers Notes

My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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The quality of the weave on this small rug is exceptional, just look at the picture of the backside, the knots are so small you can barely see them! What an incredible achievement and what an incredible little rug, with silky pile and rich colours of magenta and grass green, yellow and tan.
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It has undeniable charm and is being offered at a very reasonable rate, due to some old repairs that are slightly visible in the lower half of the field.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

The rug is clean and ready for your floor.

4'0" x 7'0"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Amritsar Rug to the 1900s.

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089494
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique rectangular Amritsar rug featuring a detailed floral pattern with a deep red central field and multi-layered green and gold borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular Amritsar rug featuring a detailed floral pattern with a deep red central field and multi-layered green and gold borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

122 X 213 Extremely Fine Antique Amritsar Rug North India

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Archive VIII An antique rectangular Amritsar rug featuring a detailed floral pattern with a deep red central field and multi-layered green and gold borders. View VIII
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An antique rectangular Amritsar rug featuring a detailed floral pattern with a deep red central field and multi-layered green and gold borders.
122 x 213 Extremely Fine Antique Amritsar Rug North India
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An antique rectangular Amritsar rug featuring a detailed floral pattern with a deep red central field and multi-layered green and gold borders.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOriental / Indo-Persian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed, Green, Gold
  • MotifsAll-over floral pattern, Central medallion, Multi-layered border, Acanthus scrolls
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 122 cm (48 in)

Amritsar rugs originated in the Punjab region of northern India during the late 19th century under British colonial influence, celebrated for their unique pastel or muted palettes and distinct floral motifs inspired by Persian designs.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile on a cotton foundation, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes to achieve nuanced colours.

Authenticity is determined by examining the knot count, wool quality, natural dye oxidation, hand-spun irregularities, and the characteristic design vocabulary combining Mughal and Persian elements.

An antique rug grounds a contemporary space by introducing texture, history, and warmth, working effectively when contrasted with minimalist furniture or layered over plain floorboards.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles, and avoiding direct, prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight.
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