Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet

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Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'8" - 280 x 355 )
Antique Indian Amristar rug … Read more Early 20th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'8" - 280 x 355 )
Antique Indian Amristar rug with Medallion on light green background

Amritsar
This north Indian city is the religious seat of the Sikhs. In the late 19th century a weaving industry catering to export demand through British dealers was created. Before that no rugs were woven in Amritsar. Production is almost all carpet sizes, many quite square and often in medallion and corners layouts on open fields. The ornament is simplified, thus allowing for rapid production and moderate prices. The weave is generally quite coarse and the rugs are lighter in handle than Agras.

General Rug Type: Indian
Specific Rug Type: Amristar
Circa: 1900
Ground Color: Aqua
Border Color: Ivory
Origin: India
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile - Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 9' 2" ( 279 cm )
Length: 11' 8" ( 356 cm ) See less