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Early Agra Carpet 408x348cm
Haliden Oriental Carpets
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

Haliden Oriental Carpets

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Early Agra Carpet 408x348cm

19th century
Description

A gorgeous early Agra jail carpet the Persian Safavid inspired, all over design on Ox-blood ground flanked by unusual green borders.

The piece is of very square proportions and of gracious size. It is worn in places, what the trade like to call country house condition, it is without holes and will be offered deep cleaned with all ends and sides newly secured. Such pieces are very rare and were probably woven sometime in the mid 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
408cm (160.63")
Width
348cm (137.01")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Agra Wool Carpet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135327
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1. All rugs hand washed and moth proofed.

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Description
A gorgeous early Agra jail carpet the Persian Safavid inspired, all over design on Ox-blood ground flanked by unusual green borders.

The piece is of very square proportions and of gracious size.

“
It is worn in places, what the trade like to call country house condition, it is without holes and will be offered deep cleaned with all ends and sides newly secured.
Haliden Oriental Carpets

Such pieces are very rare and were probably woven sometime in the mid 19th century.

Height
408cm (160.63")
Width
348cm (137.01")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Haliden Oriental Carpets has dated this Antique Agra Wool Carpet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135327
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Haliden Oriental Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Dealer in antique decorative carpets, runners, oriental and tribal rugs, cleaning and restoration specialist

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Haliden Oriental Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Haliden Oriental Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border.
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Archive I A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border.

Early Agra Carpet 408x348cm

Archive II A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border. View II
Archive III A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border. View V
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Haliden Oriental Carpets

Haliden Oriental Carpets
Telephone 07774 606196
Location
Clevedon
North Somerset
United Kingdom

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Haliden Oriental Carpets
Haliden Oriental Carpets
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A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border.
Early Agra carpet 408x348cm
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A large rectangular hand-woven wool carpet featuring an intricate floral lattice pattern in plum tones framed by a contrasting sage green decorative border.
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Agra carpets were produced in northern India starting in the sixteenth century under Mughal rule, drawing heavy artistic influence from classical Persian weaving traditions. They are recognised for their complex floral patterns, dense knotting, and balanced colour palettes.

These carpets are constructed using a sturdy cotton foundation for the warp and weft, with a pile hand-knotted from high-quality wool. Historical examples rely on natural vegetable and mineral dyes to achieve rich tones such as plum, indigo, and terracotta.

Authenticity is verified by examining the weave structure, which typically displays asymmetric knots on a cotton warp. Genuine period examples also show gentle colour variation, known as abrash, alongside soft wear patterns consistent with hand-dyed wool construction.

A large patterned rug serves as an anchor for a seating area, establishing the room palette when paired with neutral upholstery or complementary timber furniture. Positioning the carpet beneath key furniture unifies open-plan living spaces or formal dining rooms.

Routine vacuuming using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush bar prevents fibre damage. Professional hand-cleaning by an antique textile specialist should be undertaken periodically, and underlay should be placed beneath to reduce friction and uneven wear.
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