Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB7734 10'0" × 12'0" $14,000

Woven in Amritsar, India, circa 1880, this antique hand-knotted wool carpet belongs to the celebrated late 19th-century northern Indian weaving tradition. Its supple wool pile and measured scale give the piece a refined, room-filling presence.

The warm tan field is built from scrolling vinework, palmette-like blossoms, and lotus forms arranged in a softened allover medallion lattice. Dark brown outlines and taupe accents sharpen the drawing, while the faded beige ground lends the ornament a gentle, timeworn clarity. Persianate structure is present, yet the handling feels distinctly Amritsar: lush, balanced, and quietly formal.

A layered border frames the composition with floral sprays and repeated botanical motifs, echoing the field without competing with it. The restrained earth palette makes the carpet especially effective in traditional, transitional, or Arts and Crafts interiors, where texture and historic character matter as much as pattern. It can anchor dark wood furnishings or soften lighter rooms with an enduring, cultivated warmth.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.