Agra Rugs

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Uttar Pradesh province used to be a major center for carpet weaving since the Mughal Era. The Mughal emperors were deeply under the Persian cultural influence. They used to buy not only Persian royal carpets but also Iranian master-weavers and designers.

Uttar Pradesh province kept its position as the Indian biggest carpet center with some interruptions like the one occurred after the separation of Pakistan which led to immigration of Muslim weavers from Agra. Indians, however, managed to renovate the industry and today the province is the biggest weaving center of India again.

Technical aspects and the structure of Agra Rugs

Agra knot density is between 120 and 245 knots per square inch. Lots of the productions are single-wefted but double-wefted ridged-back structure could also be found. Large carpet sizes are common as well as area rugs.





Dyeing and painting of Agra Rugs



Designs and patterns of Agra Rugs

Coping popular Persian designs have a long tradition in Agra. Generally such designs are rendered with less details than the originals. Vase designs follow the Kashan, Joshaqan and Kerman style. Medallion designs in American Saruq style is very popular here.























