Antique Indian Floral Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB4086 13'3" × 19'9" $130,000

This antique Indian rug from the early 1900s exemplifies the refined artistry and grandeur of Mughal-inspired carpet weaving. Handwoven with exceptional skill, the rug showcases a luminous interplay of soft golden ochre and muted sage green, creating a serene yet opulent palette that has gracefully mellowed with age.

The field is richly adorned with an allover palmette and floral arabesque design, where scrolling vines, stylized blossoms, and leafy tendrils weave together in rhythmic harmony. At the heart lies a series of delicately rendered central medallions, subtly integrated into the composition rather than dominating it, allowing the pattern to flow seamlessly across the surface.

Its wide border, framed in a warm golden tone, features an elegant succession of large-scale rosettes and floral motifs connected by graceful vinery, providing both structure and balance to the lush field. The careful abrashed variations in color lend the rug a painterly quality, enhancing its sense of depth and timeless beauty.

Woven with finely knotted wool, this rug embodies both durability and softness, hallmarks of the finest Indian weaving traditions of the period. Its grand scale and stately design would have been ideally suited for palatial interiors, evoking the splendor of Mughal courtly aesthetics while appealing to Western tastes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Today, this antique Indian rug stands as a rare and distinguished example of Indian textile artistry—ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a statement piece that blends historical richness, elegance, and decorative versatility.

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.