The Sporting Estate Antique Indian Agra Hunting Rug — Early 20th Century

An extraordinary example of early 20th-century textile artistry, The Sporting Estate Antique Indian Agra Hunting Rug is a rare, hand-knotted wool carpet distinguished by its elaborate narrative imagery and unusual collection of animal and angelic motifs.

Handmade in India, the rug unfolds across a warm camel-toned ground enriched with burgundy and deep navy blue. Throughout the composition, intricate hunting imagery mingles with animals, figures, and distinctive angel motifs, creating a richly layered scene that rewards closer inspection. The result feels as much like a tapestry or work of decorative art as it does a floor covering.

Its substantial 6'2" × 8'10" scale gives the rug enough presence to anchor an entire room. In The Heritage Stable House or Sporting Estate, it would be exceptional beneath a pair of aged leather club chairs, centered in a paneled library, beneath an antique writing table, or forming the foundation of an intimate trophy-room seating arrangement.

The palette is particularly compelling for a collected country-house interior: camel and burgundy bring warmth, while navy introduces a cooler note that works beautifully with dark oak, saddle leather, aged brass, wool plaid, antique sporting art, and timeworn architectural finishes.

Dating to the early 20th century, this is not simply a rug with an antique-inspired pattern. Its age, hand-knotted construction, unusual iconography, and surviving condition give it the character of a genuine collectible—an heirloom piece capable of becoming the defining object in a room.

Details

• Rare antique Indian Agra area rug

• Early 20th century

• Handmade and hand-knotted

• Crafted from wool

• Origin: India

• Elaborate hunting-scene composition

• Features numerous animal and angel motifs

• Colors: Camel, Burgundy & Navy Blue

• Size: 6'2" × 8'10"

• Pile Height: 1/4"

• Collection: Indian Agra

• SKU: 2203L057

• Rug No.: NIN7501-HA

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition with good pile and fringe and recently cleaned. According to the supplier, the rug is free from stains, odors, discoloration, tears, and other notable condition issues.

As an antique handmade textile, variations and signs of age should be considered part of its individual history and character.

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