Agra Rugs Description :

 Agra, whither travelers journey to gaze upon the beauty of the Taj Mahal, has its carpet industry too — an industry the early history of which Mr. Robinson recounts in this wise: "The Indus valley had always obtained rugs from the neighboring Afghans on the north and the Beluchee tribes on the south of the river; but as the Mohammedan power became established in central India, the necessity was found for local manufacture of carpets too large to be carried by camels or even by elephants. Thus Agra, Jhansi and other places east became seats of the manufacture".

  In point of size and thickness the Agra carpets of today are fit successors to those of the olden time. They are of enormous weight and solidity. The designs are similar to those common in the time of Mongol ascendancy, the cone forms playing an important part. For a long time after the establishment of the weaving in jails and the industrial school, the carpets were nearly all in a monotone of two colors, green or blue, with pale cream color. More recently the use of browns and purples was begun. The central field in the later rugs presents an angular form of some Mohammedan device, and the border, very often, the transverse arrangement of the pear shape spoken of as being a feature of certain Khorassans. In the jails, where the manufacture is still carried on, cotton carpets are made, thick and heavy like the woolen ones.

Agra rugs take their name from the city of Agra in India (home of the Taj Mahal). Not coincidentally, Agra is the city settled by Mogul ruler Akbar The Great (1556-1606 AD) - credited with bringing a great deal of art (including rug weaving) to the subcontinent. The Agra rugs below are part of a range of antique designs revived several years ago to meet growing interest in natural dye, handspun-wool rugs with expansive, curvilinear patterns found only in the subcontinent...more. To obtain more information (and to view a larger, higher quality image) for a particular rug, please click its image.

Vegetable Dye Rug Collection : These beautiful rugs are replicas of 18th & 19th century rugs. Utilizing all natural dyes and hand knotted of 100% premium wool, they are washed in tea and herbs to produce a beautiful antique looking rug for today's decor. All sizes are available from scatter rugs to palace size. Veg dye rugs are made in all the major rug producing countries - India (Jaipur & Agra), Pakistan (Peshawer), Egypt, China, and Iran. Each has a specific look and unique price point.

IMPORTANT NOTE: S&H RUGS GALLERY buys from each of these countries but we do not maintain a programmed line (a programmed line is when a rug is made repetitively over and over in multiple sizes. This is done so that many people can buy the same rug shown in one picture.) Each rug we inventory is "one of a kind". The examples shown here are intended only to give you a sense of what is possible in veg dye rugs. If you are interested in any of these carpets, contact us for specific images of rugs currently available in your size requirement. Our inventory is large and changing on a daily basis.

Product Description : Make an Elegant Statement with Agra Area Rugs from the Hamadan Collection Elegant Agra Area Rugs from the Hamadan Collection offer exceptional quality at affordable prices. Area rugs can create a focal point in your room. Your choice of floor coverings from this collection will enhance your home with gracious warmth and hospitality.Agra Area Rugs bring an old world charm to your home, perfect for coordinating with antiques. These wool floor coverings use a next generation Wilton-type weaving process creating a high-quality rug with ultra-fine texture and intricate patterns.The Hamadan Collection offers selection. The Hamadan Collection offers this Agra style in several shapes and sizes - there is sure to be one to fit your room's requirements. Order Agra floor coverings today.The Agra Area Rug was featured on the Catalog This! television show in September 2006.

Shopping in Agra - Rugs :
Agra is an important hub of the rug and carpet weaving industry in India. You can shop for rugs and carpets items at reasonable prices with an incredible range of patterns and motifs, while shopping in Agra. The rug and carpet weavers of Agra offer a wide choice of rugs, prayer mats, wall hangings and carpets, in various shapes and sizes, in the markets of Agra India.

The rugs and carpets woven in Agra are woven by descendants of weavers who worked during Mughal times and learnt the craft of carpet weaving from Persian master weavers. The floral motifs and geometric designs woven into the rugs and carpets of Agra are similar to the designs of Persian carpets. You're sure to be amazed by the choice of rugs and carpets on offer while shopping for rugs in Agra India.