Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB3865 11'9" × 14'8" $65,000

Woven around the turn of the 20th century, this elegant Indian Amritsar rug exemplifies the refined artistry and subtle grandeur of Northern India’s carpet weaving tradition. Hailing from the historic city of Amritsar, renowned during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its sophisticated textile production catering to Western tastes, this piece radiates quiet luxury through its muted palette and intricate design.

The rug features a graceful all-over floral and botanical pattern, typical of Amritsar weavings influenced by Persian aesthetics, but rendered here in a distinctively Indian fashion—softened, symmetric, and fluid. The complex arrangement of scrolling vines, lotus-like blossoms, and palmettes is meticulously hand-knotted in a tone-on-tone composition. This near-monochromatic motif delivers both texture and depth, inviting the eye to linger and the room to breathe.

Executed in a muted oatmeal-beige ground, the pattern emerges in light greys, silvery taupes, and warm stone tones, creating a ghosted, almost ethereal visual effect. The restrained colorway lends the piece a modern minimalism, despite its traditional origins, making it highly adaptable to both classic and contemporary interiors.

Hand-knotted using high-quality wool, this antique rug retains its supple handle and soft pile, as evidenced by the visible tight weave and slight irregularities—a hallmark of authentic, artisan craftsmanship. The rug shows expected signs of age, including subtle abrash (natural tonal variation) and some wear in high-traffic areas, but these only enhance its antique character and charm.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. 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.