Antique Agra Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB8170 12'10" × 13'3" $85,000

Antique Indian Agra rug, woven circa 1900 in the formal Mughal revival tradition, hand-knotted in wool and shaped in a rare square format. It carries the quiet authority of early 20th-century Agra weaving, where refined ornament and balanced composition were prized for grand interiors.

The warm tan field is softly handled, with an allover trellis-like repeat that resolves into small floral and geometric motifs rather than a single dominant medallion. Time has softened the design into a subtle, low-contrast surface, giving the rug an aged, room-scaled calm that feels architectural rather than busy. Its effect is one of layered restraint.

A floral border frames the center with rosettes, vinery, and palmette-inspired forms in muted taupe, beige, cocoa, and small notes of dusty rose and golden ochre. That understated color play adds definition without heaviness, making this antique Agra rug well suited to formal living rooms, libraries, or dining spaces that call for warmth, pattern, and polish.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.