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Antique ‘Jail’ Agra Carpet, Timuri Baluch Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1880.
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Antique ‘Jail’ Agra Carpet, Timuri Baluch Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1880.

19th century
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Size: 11ft 7in x 11ft 9in (352 x 358cm).

Antique ‘Jail’ Agra carpet in a Timuri Baluch design.

Circa 1880.

It is suggested that these carpets were woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century by prisoners of Timuri origin. The design is identical to carpets woven by the Timuri of western Afghanistan during the 19th century.

The carpet is of almost square size, the colours are wonderful with a richness and depth.

The Carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks. The carpet has a dense weave and an almost velvet like pile. This is one of the most outstanding carpets that I have handled in the last 30 years.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-702

Physical Dimensions
Height
352cm (138.58")
Width
358cm (140.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Agra Jail Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173684
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R-702
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Description
Size: 11ft 7in x 11ft 9in (352 x 358cm).

Antique ‘Jail’ Agra carpet in a Timuri Baluch design.

Circa 1880.

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It is suggested that these carpets were woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century by prisoners of Timuri origin.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The design is identical to carpets woven by the Timuri of western Afghanistan during the 19th century.

fig 1. A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta.
fig 1. Antique ‘Jail’ Agra Carpet, Timuri Baluch Design, Superb Condition, Circa 1880.

The carpet is of almost square size, the colours are wonderful with a richness and depth.

The Carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, there is some corrosion to the blacks. The carpet has a dense weave and an almost velvet like pile. This is one of the most outstanding carpets that I have handled in the last 30 years.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-702

Height
352cm (138.58")
Width
358cm (140.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Agra Jail Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173684
Dealers Internal Ref
R-702
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Archive I A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta.

ANTIQUE ‘JAIL’ AGRA CARPET, TIMURI BALUCH DESIGN, SUPERB CONDITION, CIRCA 1880.

Archive II A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View II
Archive III A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta.
Archive V A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View V
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Archive VII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View VII
Archive VIII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View VIII
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Archive XII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View XII
Archive XIII A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta. View XIII
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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta.
ANTIQUE ‘JAIL’ AGRA CARPET, TIMURI BALUCH DESIGN, SUPERB CONDITION, CIRCA 1880.
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A large hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating geometric medallion pattern in shades of crimson red, deep blue, and magenta.
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Agra Jail carpets were produced in northern India during the late nineteenth century within central prisons, where weavers executed precise patterns derived from classical Persian and regional tribal designs.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a cotton or wool warp and weft structure, using dyes extracted from natural plant and mineral sources.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-tied asymmetrical knots, subtle colour shifts known as abrash, a flexible structure, and classic geometric or floral repeating motifs.

Position the carpet as an anchor in a neutral room, pairing deep crimson and indigo shades with natural timber furniture or tailored leather upholstery to create contrast.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating brush bar, rotate annually to ensure balanced wear, and employ professional low-moisture cleaning techniques when required.
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