Antique Agra Indian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7173 13'5" × 15'0" $53,000

This antique Agra rug, hand-knotted in India circa 1880, reflects the refined floral weaving tradition for which Agra carpets are prized. Woven in wool, it presents a formal allover composition that feels both disciplined and richly decorative.

A deep navy field is packed with a precise lattice of scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and crest-like floral nodes, creating a steady cadence across the surface. The warm tan border softens the contrast and frames the interior with slender botanical tracery, while the repeated floral elements lend the rug an architectural balance rather than a single focal medallion.

That combination of dark ground and light ornament gives the piece a grounded, historic presence that works beautifully in rooms calling for pattern without excess. Its bold yet controlled design speaks to the elegance of late 19th-century Indian carpet making, where Persian-inspired symmetry and local craftsmanship came together in exceptionally usable antique rugs.

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.