Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Geometric Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7405 10'0" × 15'9" $53,000

This antique Amritsar rug, woven in India circa 1880, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from one of the most celebrated weaving centers of the region. It carries the quiet formality associated with late 19th-century northern Indian work, where classical Persian influence was translated into a softer, more atmospheric vocabulary.

The warm taupe field is gently worn, allowing the medallion-and-vine composition to emerge with a painterly, low-contrast effect. Floral and foliate motifs drift across the surface in muted rust, sage, gray, and light beige, while the central crest anchors the design without overpowering it. The overall impression is nuanced, calm, and deeply lived-in.

A refined border of rosettes and scrolling tendrils frames the composition and lends the rug its architectural balance. Its subdued palette and antique patina make it especially effective in traditional and transitional interiors, where it can add texture, heritage, and a sense of collected warmth without visual heaviness.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.