Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Floral Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1890 BB6675 13'9" × 16'0" $60,000

Infused with regal elegance and masterful artistry, this exquisite 1890s Amritsar rug exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late 19th-century northern India. Woven in the historic city of Amritsar—renowned for producing high-quality carpets under Mughal and later British patronage—this antique textile boasts a grand botanical composition that evokes both traditional Persian aesthetics and colonial-era sophistication.

The warm, muted palette of burnt sienna, rust, taupe, and soft camel tones lends the piece a timeless, earthy character, while subtly faded patina enhances its antique charm. An intricate floral allover design sprawls across the expansive field, featuring stylized blossoms, palmettes, scrolling vines, and angular leaves. These motifs are arranged in a balanced, symmetrical fashion, radiating outward with rhythmic movement and meditative complexity.

The field’s deep cocoa and amber undertones provide a rich foundation for the lighter floral forms, while the elegant double border—comprising a meandering vinery and floral guardbands—beautifully frames the central composition. Each motif is precisely rendered with a tight weave, reflecting the exceptional skill of Amritsar’s weavers and the influence of both Persian carpet tradition and British tastes of the colonial period.

This oversized rug is a superb example of late 19th-century Indian decorative arts, offering grandeur and visual harmony. Its size and design make it especially suited for formal living spaces, galleries, libraries, or sophisticated interior settings seeking warmth, texture, and historic authenticity.

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.