Burnished by time and imbued with history, our unrivaled collection of vintage and antique rugs has been curated with an artist's eye for uncommon beauty, character, quality and provenance. Crafted by generations of nomadic weavers, villagers and historic workshops, each rug is made by hand and tells a unique story of a place and a people, expressing their craft in one-of-a-kind creations. From the royal carpets of Agra to masterful French Aubussons, the jewel motifs of classical Persians to the geometry of Turkish Oushaks, our singular rugs represent the world's finest rug-making traditions. Prized examples of India's ancient lineage of fine carpets, these rugs have been handmade in the city of Agra – site of the Taj Mahal – since the 16th-century Mughal empire. A symbol of royalty and luxury, they reflect a melding of Persian and Indian motifs into stylized florals or lattice-based designs that are hand knotted in fine wool. Celebrated for their refined craftsmanship, Agra rugs encompass traditional deep jewel hues as well as the impressionistic pastels and bolder blues, reds and golds of vintage 19th-century carpets.