Antique Agra Jail – Ochre

83,000

Ochre and Madder Red feature heavily in this antique Agra ?ail?rug, which was created over 80 years ago. It reflects the weaving traditions of the Mughal Period when carpet weaving was elevated to an art form.

  • Reference Number

    CC-1367
  • Size In Feet

    5.9 x 3
  • Size In Cms

    175.26 x 91.44
  • Material

    Wool
  • Colour

    ochre red, madder red
In stock
CC-1367

Product Details

?ail rugs?refers to a style that originated during the Mughal Period when the great emperor, Akbar, ordered experienced weavers to teach carpet making to inmates. The most popular of these carpets came from Amritsar, Lahore, Jaipur and Agra.