This 11x18 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of Indian rugs—made with hand-knotted wool and believed to originate from India circa 1890-1900.On the DesignDesigners and admirers of the craft alike will particularly appreciate its size—one of the best and most versatile one can find turn-of-the-century Agra rugs, and well-suited to so many special spaces today. Our Principal Jahanshah Nazmiyal calls this a particular finer weave and more beautiful drawing that admirers of the craft will appreciate among works of this provenance, especially for the scale and large-size which are equally sought-after by curators and designers today. Collectors of colonial Indian carpets will immediately appreciate this refined Agra specimen, where British sensibilities merge seamlessly with Indo-Persian artistry. Rich burgundy red, cream and light green hues underscore the border, where field exhibits an extraordinarily sophisticated take on the all-over Herati floral pattern, rendered with remarkable restraint against cream, pink and champagne tones of a delightful, feminine sensibility. Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand behind such finely drawn patterns in a piece of this scale, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood—very likely the work of an Indian master weaver or loom. It’s an unsung and subtle, yet skillful detail connoting the work of a deft hand in its period. Condition: This antique Agra rug further enjoys great condition for its age and lineage—a rare and collectible piece of history for both designer and connoisseur alike.