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

This exceptional 1920s Indian Agra rug reflects the artistry and grandeur of carpets woven during the height of the Mughal revival period. Woven entirely by hand, it displays the refined craftsmanship and stately elegance for which Agra weavings are celebrated.

The rug’s field reveals a subtle allover lattice of scrolling palmettes, floral sprays, and delicate vinery, rendered in a restrained, nearly tone-on-tone palette of soft taupes, warm sand, muted cocoa, and faded ivory. Accents of golden ochre, plum, and dusty rose in the border bring gentle contrast, lending the piece both warmth and understated vibrancy.

Its wide border frames the composition with stylized rosettes, angular vinery, and palmette motifs, balancing geometry with organic grace. The abrash throughout the field, developed naturally over time, enhances the rug’s antique patina and gives it a depth of character only found in authentic early 20th-century examples.

This square-format carpet was likely commissioned for a grand interior and remains an exceptional decorative piece for today’s refined spaces. Its subdued palette and sophisticated design make it highly versatile, harmonizing seamlessly with both traditional and modern settings.

A timeless antique, this Agra rug embodies the poise, scale, and artistic subtlety that distinguish the finest Indian carpets of the 1920s.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.