Antique Agra Jail – Turquoise Cypress
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During the reign of the British empire over India, weaving centres were established in the Indian Jails where looms were setup and prisoners were trained by weavers from Persia. The resulting carpets were of exceptional quality and were made using the finest pure wool. The most famous of these weaving centres was the Agra Jail. This is an original antique in exceptional condition.
Reference Number
B-202Size In Feet
10 x 5.2Size In Cms
305 x 157Material
WoolColour
Mustard, Dirty Yellow, Electric Blue
Description
The Mughal period was the golden era of carpet weaving in the sub-continent under the patronage of the great Mughal emperor, Akbar, who nurtured all forms of arts and craft. Carpet weaving, during his reign was elevated to an art form. The various prisoners of war were taught by expert weavers to create some of the most stunning carpets in history.
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- Vacuum periodically to keep the rug clean
- Do not soak or leave the rug sitting wet
- Blot immediately if there are any spills, and clean the spot with carbonated water and mild liquid soap
- Place furniture coasters under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening the rug
- For specific care instructions, please refer to our FAQs.
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