Oriental Rug of Houston 9x12 Hand Knotted Beige 100% Wool Agra Persian Oriental Area Rug
Description
This is a beautiful Beige, Brown, Blue, Green, Rust, Aqua, Muted Earth Tones Hand Knotted Oriental Area Rug 100% Wool. Its elegant style is easy to decorate with and perfect for living room, dining room, bedroom or anywhere in the residence or office. Story Behind the Art: During the Mughal reign in India, the rug industry reached its zenith, emerging as a distinct art form. Emperor Akbar's efforts in the late 16th century led to the establishment of rug weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore, initially producing designs heavily influenced by Perzian aesthetics. However, as the 17th century unfolded, Indian rugs began to forge their own path with unique lexical and semantic iconography, setting them apart from their Perzian counterparts. These Indian rugs were renowned for their precise weaving, wool that mimicked the silk's luxurious texture, a vibrant and deep color palette, and the incorporation of realistic motifs. This fusion of meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design elements bestowed Indian rugs with an ageless charm, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries. Today, Agra rugs seamlessly blend the grandeur of Perzian antique rug designs with their original themes, showcasing intricate floral tendrils, angular vines, stars, and a plethora of angular designs embellished with scrolling leaves, vines, finely detailed flowers, and bold floral borders.
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