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Antique Indian Agra Rug, All Over Design with Superb Rich Colours, Circa 1890.
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Antique Indian Agra Rug, All Over Design with Superb Rich Colours, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 6ft 9in x 3ft 10in (205 x 117cm).

Antique Indian Agra rug with all over design and superb colour.

Circa 1890.

This rug was possibly woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century.

This rug is a good example with a dark indigo ground covered in a herati design, The rug has a pleasing border design with the guards in a very light indigo blue.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, the wool is very soft.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1889.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Indian Agra Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA659512
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R-1889
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Description
Size: 6ft 9in x 3ft 10in (205 x 117cm).

Antique Indian Agra rug with all over design and superb colour.

Circa 1890.

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This rug was possibly woven in the prisons of Agra, India during the latter part of the 19th century.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border.
fig 1. Antique Indian Agra Rug, All Over Design with Superb Rich Colours, Circa 1890.

This rug is a good example with a dark indigo ground covered in a herati design, The rug has a pleasing border design with the guards in a very light indigo blue.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, the wool is very soft.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1889.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Indian Agra Carpet to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA659512
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1889
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Archive I A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border.

Antique Indian Agra Rug, All Over Design with Superb Rich Colours, Circa 1890.

Archive II A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border. View X
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A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border.
ANTIQUE INDIAN AGRA RUG, ALL OVER DESIGN WITH SUPERB RICH COLOURS, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA659512
A late 19th-century hand-knotted Indian Agra carpet featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern on a deep blue field with a wide crimson border.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian / 19th Century Indian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourDeep Blue & Crimson
  • MotifsAll-over floral field, Palmette motifs, Multiple guard borders, Hand-knotted pile
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This late Victorian Indian Agra rug originates from around 1890 and is constructed with a hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. The piece measures 205 cm high by 117 cm wide with a 1 cm depth, presenting a rectangular format ideal for placement in a gentleman's library, hallway, or study for normal domestic use. The floor covering has a dark indigo blue central ground dominated by an all-over floral herati design and palmette motifs. A wide crimson red main border frames the central field, complemented by multiple guard borders rendered in a very light indigo blue tone. Additional details visible across the textile include scattered ivory and muted turquoise highlights within the floral patterns, along with slight overall wear to the soft wool pile that indicates age and gentle use. The borders incorporate alternating geometric floral and rosette units running parallel to the fringe edges at both ends. The hand-knotted pile lies flat against the floor, presenting a rich combination of deep blue and crimson shades that coordinate with traditional interior colour palettes. It arrives hand-washed and ready for placement or display.

FAQs

Originating in northern India during the 19th century, Agra carpets typically feature expansive all-over floral patterns, palmettes, and scrolling vines rather than a central medallion. They frequently blend classical Persian motifs with traditional Mughal artistic influences.

These carpets are constructed with a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes were traditionally derived from natural vegetable and plant sources, producing rich, enduring tones.

Authentic examples exhibit naturally dyed wool, subtle colour variations known as abrash, and a sturdy hand-knotted weave structure. Examination of the underside reveals individual knot variations rather than machine-made uniformity.

An antique carpet can anchor a living space by providing visual structure underneath a seating group or dining table. Its rich pattern and palette complement both polished dark wood furniture and clean-lined contemporary interiors.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating beater bar to prevent fiber loss. Professional cleaning should be undertaken periodically by antique textile specialists using gentle, low-moisture techniques.
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