Antique Indian Amritsar Rug BB7717 12'10" × 23'4" $135,000

This early 20th-century Indian Amritsar rug embodies the refined artistry and elegance that made the weaving centers of Amritsar so admired by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Woven circa 1900, the rug features a finely executed all-over botanical design, rendered in soft earthy tones of sand, camel, walnut, and subtle hints of faded ivory. The palette is restrained yet warm, giving the rug a timeless versatility for both traditional and modern interiors.

The field is densely decorated with stylized palmettes, scrolling vines, rosettes, and serrated leaves, flowing harmoniously across the surface in a symmetrical arrangement that demonstrates both balance and grace. The border complements the field with a series of floral cartouches and vine scrolls, enclosed within narrow guard bands that frame the composition with quiet strength.

Characteristic of Amritsar weavings from this period, the rug emphasizes graceful fluidity and large-scale floral motifs over rigidity, drawing from both Mughal-inspired Indian aesthetics and the tastes of Western patrons of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The wool pile has a soft patina, reflecting over a century of age and lending the rug a sense of authenticity and understated grandeur.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.