Antique Amritsar Indian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5191 7'9" × 9'4" $22,000

This striking antique Amritsar rug from the late 19th century is a fine example of the refined artistry that flourished in North India during the British colonial period. Handwoven in Amritsar around 1880, this carpet showcases the hallmark sophistication and decorative elegance associated with the region’s best weaving traditions.

The rug features a delicately abrashed camel-beige field, elegantly adorned with stylized botanical motifs—most notably angular palmettes, rosettes, and serrated leaves—rendered in soft, harmonious tones of ivory, taupe, cocoa, faded rose, and pale lavender. These forms are spaced with painterly restraint, allowing the pattern to breathe while achieving a regal sense of symmetry and refinement.

The main border is particularly notable for its complexity and decorative nuance. A series of lotus and rosette cartouches, flanked by scrolling vines and serrated leaves, are executed in a more saturated palette of warm ochre, steel gray, and aubergine. Guard borders echo the rhythm of the field’s motifs, drawing the eye inward while enhancing the rug’s overall architectural balance.

Woven using a high-grade wool foundation, this Amritsar rug offers not only aesthetic appeal but also lasting durability. The surface displays a pleasing low pile and visible age-related patina, which only enhances its antique charm and historical integrity.

This carpet’s generous proportions and neutral yet sophisticated color scheme make it an exceptional choice for both traditional and modern interiors seeking a timeless, understated statement piece.

As part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, a brand celebrated for its dedication to quality and design heritage, this rug exemplifies their commitment to originality and artisanry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.