Agra Rugs

Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal. This ancient Indian city, which was the base of the Moghul Empire first began producing lovely Persian style rugs and carpets, under the supervision of British industrialists. Even today, Agra rugs are quite popular and loved by interior designers across the United States, Canada and Europe. What makes them so special is how colorful they are, the masterly fineness with which they are knotted and the elegance of the designs. The most common colors used in antique Agra rugs are green, red, ivory and yellow. The most popular designs are of floral tendrils, stars and angular vines. The best antique Agra rugs are distinguished by brilliant workmanship and incredible artwork. What makes antique Agra rugs so special is the elegance blended with simplicity. These rugs are distinguished by bold floral borders and use several shades of color. Antique Agra rugs are a favorite of collectors around the world because of how well they combine tradition with contemporary design.

Agra is an ancient city north central India and former capital of the Mughal Empire.  Carpet workshops were already producing in Agra in 1619.  After the division of India in 1947, many Muslim weavers moved to Pakistan.  Over time Agra has recovered and has an active rug weaving industry.

Amristar is a city of Punjab in northwestern India.  It is a major Sikh center.  Rug weaving began in the 1860s.  Initially the weavers were unemployed shawl weavers.  Early designs copied Turkmen designs. Rug production declined in the 1920s but has recovered over time. The asymmetric knots are used.