Amritsar Indian Antique Medallion Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5779 9'0" × 14'9" $47,500

Antique Amritsar rug, hand-knotted in India circa 1900, reflects the elegant carpet-making tradition that flourished in Punjab at the turn of the century, here in a room-size format suited to broad seating arrangements. Its wool pile and time-softened surface give the composition a mellow, collectible character.

A large, faint medallion settles into a warm tan field, with a smaller crest at the center and a delicately articulated cartouche-like frame around it. The ornament is intentionally subdued: scrolling vines, floral sprigs, and geometric outlines appear and recede with the patina, creating depth rather than contrast. The open ground allows the design to breathe, lending the rug a quietly architectural presence. Its softened drawing lets the field read as both pattern and atmosphere.

Along the perimeter, small floral and geometric accents form a restrained border hierarchy that lightly defines the edges without interrupting the spacious layout. The palette of light beige, taupe, warm tan, and soft brown makes this antique Indian rug especially versatile in formal living rooms, layered interiors, and rooms that favor warmth over saturation.

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.