Amritsar Indian Antique Floral Allover Light Beige With Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB7742 13'8" × 17'8" $85,000

This circa 1880 Amritsar carpet was hand-knotted in India, drawing on the refined North Indian weaving tradition admired for its elegant interpretation of classical floral design. Woven in wool, it combines a gracious scale with a softly aged palette that feels both historic and easy to place in contemporary rooms.

A light beige field carries a quietly layered allover composition of scrolling vines, stylized blossoms, palmettes, and crest-like medallions. Rather than reading as dense ornament, the drawing appears gently dispersed across the surface, giving the rug a relaxed, atmospheric character. Warm tan and rust red accents create definition while preserving the carpet’s muted, decorative softness.

A paired border system frames the interior with disciplined rhythm: the inner band is restrained, while the outer guard shows a repeating floral ornament that echoes the field without competing with it. The result is a floral antique rug with balanced formality, well suited to layered interiors, from traditional drawing rooms to understated, design-forward spaces.

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.