Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Floral Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1900 BB4894 3'0" × 22'9" $27,000

This antique Amritsar runner, woven in India circa 1900, reflects the refined hand-knotted wool tradition for which the region is celebrated. Its long, elegant format and softly aged surface give the piece the quiet presence of a well-preserved decorative antique rug.

Rather than a central medallion, the composition unfolds in an allover botanical repeat, with scrolling vines, stylized blossoms, palmettes, and rosette-like flowers drifting across a warm taupe field. The design has a balanced, almost lattice-like rhythm, creating movement without feeling busy, while the muted drawing preserves the clarity of the floral motifs.

A layered border system frames the runner with narrow guard bands and a more pronounced outer register, both worked in matching earthy tones. Warm beige, ivory, faded gold, rust, and terracotta accents lighten the ground and add depth to the surface. The result is a graceful antique Indian rug that brings texture, pattern, and a mellow, time-softened palette to hallways, galleries, and transitional interiors.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.