1880s Red Herati Antique Indian Agra Rug 11' 8"x 15' Handknotted Wool Carpet

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19th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet This antique northern Indian urban carpet is really red and displays a perfectly balanced … Read more 19th Century N. Indian Agra Carpet This antique northern Indian urban carpet is really red and displays a perfectly balanced all-over Herati pattern of ‘fish’ leaves, concave diamonds and palmettes, set within a pale green border with tiny leaves. Good condition. Elegant, yet a colour splash.
his brilliant red color allover design large room size antique Indian Agra rug is a vibrant and commanding example of historic area rugs from India, bringing rich color, expressive pattern, and grand scale to spacious interiors. Woven in the esteemed Agra tradition, this antique area rug features a vividly saturated red field adorned with an allover motif that draws the eye with rhythmic balance and decorative energy.

The brilliant red ground serves as a luminous foundation for the rug’s pattern, creating an inviting warmth that enlivens living rooms, formal seating areas, and large open spaces alike. Across this rich field, a repeated allover design unfolds with clarity and harmony, demonstrating the skilled compositional logic and decorative finesse characteristic of Indian carpet artistry.

Framed by complementary borders that reinforce structure and contrast, the overall composition maintains both coherence and visual vitality. Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this antique Agra rug offers tactile warmth and enduring resilience, delivering a surface that has matured gracefully with age and use.

Ideal for large living areas, dining rooms, great rooms, or gallery-style interiors, this rug brings dramatic color, historic character, and decorative impact to your home. Its bold red palette and allover design make it a striking foundation piece, pairing beautifully with traditional décor as well as layered, eclectic, or transitional interiors seeking elegant depth and visual richness. See less