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Ivory Carpet from Agra with Blue Border

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Name: Ivory Carpet from Agra with Blue Border
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: KC17
Price: 300.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$345

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Specifications

	KC17
	Pure New Zealand Wool on Cotton169 Knots Per Sq. Inch
	2.0 ft x 3.2 ft
	Weight 2.60 kg

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Weaving a Legacy: The Art of Agra Carpets

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a meticulously handcrafted Agra carpet. Agra, India, has long been celebrated for its exquisite rug-making traditions, blending Persian influences with unique Indian artistry. Each piece is a testament to the skill and dedication of master weavers, passed down through generations. This stunning carpet is a perfect example of the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that defines Agra rugs.

A Symphony of Color and Design

The focal point of this carpet is its delicate ivory field, providing a serene canvas for the intricate floral and botanical motifs. An all-over design is scattered gracefully across the carpet. The border, featuring a sophisticated color palette with a mix of floral forms, frames the composition, providing a striking contrast and accentuating the central design. The harmonious blending of colors creates a warm and inviting aesthetic that will enrich any living space.

Unrivaled Quality and Craftsmanship

This carpet is woven from premium New Zealand wool, renowned for its softness, durability, and natural luster. The dense weave, achieved with an impressive 169 knots per square inch, ensures a luxurious pile and exceptional longevity. The wool is woven onto a sturdy cotton foundation, providing structural integrity and preventing unwanted stretching or distortion. The combination of these high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship ensures that this carpet will remain a cherished heirloom for years to come.

Perfect Dimensions for Versatile Styling

Measuring 2.0 feet by 3.2 feet, this carpet is ideally sized to add a touch of elegance to a variety of spaces. Use it as an accent rug in a hallway, entryway, or beside a bed. It also works wonderfully as a focal point beneath a coffee table or as a statement piece in a reading nook. Its compact size allows for flexible placement and effortlessly complements any decorating style, from classic to contemporary.

A Timeless Investment

More than just a floor covering, this Agra carpet is an investment in art and enduring quality. Its timeless design and superior construction guarantee that it will remain a beautiful and valuable addition to your home for generations to come. Bring the warmth and sophistication of Indian craftsmanship into your living space with this exquisite piece.

From Fiber to Finery: Unveiling the Craftsmanship Behind Handmade Rug Creation

A carpet serves as a textile floor covering and can be seen in almost all Asian homes. European nations also are fascinated by their beauty and thus hand-knotted carpets are in great demand all over the world. A carpet typically consists of an upper layer of fabric and backing attached to it. Carpets can be made in any color by using dyed fibers. Different types of motifs and patterns are fabricated or embroidered on the fabric to beautify the floor. Indian craftsmen make carpets in such a way that every piece bears designs with attention to detail. Bright colors and high-quality fabric are used for their production.

Hand-knotted carpets are made using different types of techniques such as the Turkish knot (symmetrical), Persian knot (asymmetrical), Jufti Knot (tied around four warps instead of two), or Spanish knot (solo warp symmetrical). Common materials used in the making of the finest carpets are cotton, silk, wool, and jute.

1. Wool collection and processing

This is the step in the carpet-making process in which the best quality raw wool is imported or bought from the market. It is then cleaned and any unwanted particles are removed by washing it thoroughly. Now the clean wool is dried in the sun for two to three days.

2. Woolen yarn spinning

Spinning involves a process called carding which is either done on carding rollers run by hand or with the help of a carding brush. This wool is now spun into yarn by spinning it on a spinning wheel, also called a charkha. The thickness of the yarn depends on the type and quality of the carpet to be made.

3. Dyeing yarn

After the yarn is obtained, it is then dyed into different colors as per the requirement. The dyed yarn is now allowed to be sun-dried for at least two days.

4. Designing

Designing a carpet is time-consuming and the most important step. The size, designs/patterns, and colors of the carpet contribute to the overall look of the carpet. The artisan first draws the design on paper and then copies it on graph paper.

5. Weaving (Hand-knotting)

Weaving involves two important parts; weft (dyed yarn) and warp (reeled yarn). The warp yarn is loaded to the vertical loom and the graph paper containing the carpet sample design is put in front of the weaver. Each weft yarn is knotted to each warp yarn by hand. In this way, the whole carpet is weaved and the desired pattern is obtained.

6. Washing

The carpet is now sent for washing multiple times with water and cleansing agents to remove dust and dirt from it.

7. Clipping and Binding

Now any protruding knots and extra threads are cut off using scissors and clippers. Now the craftsmen ensure that all four sides of the carpet and weaves are locked by stitches so that the carpet remains intact and strong.

8. Final washing and drying

The carpet is again washed and dried for the last time to make it appear absolutely neat and clean, ready to be put for sale.

Handmade carpets are often more expensive than those made by machines. It takes a minimum of six months to complete one carpet and this elaborate process involves around 20 - 25 artisans working at the same time.

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