A lovely old vine, leaf, and palm design from India.

City of the Taj Mahal

The city where the famous Taj Mahal is located. Close to Delhi. A tourist trap. Part of the beloved Golden Triangle favoured by tourists, i.e., Delhi-Agra-Jaipur.

The city of Agra was one of the great rug-making centers of India. The carpets known by this name are strongly influenced by Persian prototypes and can include both center medallion and overall patterns. Most commonly, however, Agras feature highly stylized floral motifs arranged, often asymmetrically, in the field.

The capital of the Moghul dynasty in north central India which reached its golden age in culture, architecture and rug weaving during the 16th and 17th centuries. From 1850, an organized structure of workshops began being established in Agra, weaving large rugs in square formats which were designed with all over floral patterns. Structurally they have a cotton foundation, are double wefted and use the asymmetrical knot. Some cotton rugs were woven as well.

Indian antique decorative carpets.

Agra (, ), (IPA: ) is a medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River in India. It was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. It lies currently in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.