7382 Agra Shahrestan 11 ft x 23 ft (330 x 700 cm) Circa 1920

Made in India, these types of rugs were produced using very fine, lustrous wool, as a competition to the large carpets being produced at the time in Persia.  The design of this rug has been derived from the Persian Farahan carpets of the 19th century, but the colors selected are ones locally favored

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A magnificent, multi-colored wide runner fine quality and excellent condition.  Circa 1910, this piece has splashes of yellow, green, rust, and oatmeal on a pleasantly medium blue background