Antique Agra Indian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB8998 3'7" Ã— 10'8" $9,000

This antique Agra Indian hand-knotted wool rug, woven circa 1900, comes from one of northern India’s most respected carpet-making traditions. Its elongated format and gently aged surface give the piece the calm authority of a rug meant to be both lived with and collected.

The light beige field is arranged in an allover, loosely mirrored rhythm rather than a formal medallion, so the design feels open and animated. Stylized floral rosettes, scrolling botanical lines, and small pictorial-geometric motifs drift across the surface in deep red, moss green, indigo, warm tan, and soft pink, adding movement without crowding the composition.

A bold black border frames the rug with repeating floral ornaments and stepped angular forms, while narrow red and ivory guard stripes sharpen the edges. That contrast gives the piece a confident outline and makes it especially effective in traditional or transitional interiors where antique Indian pattern and restrained color can read with clarity in a hallway, entry, or gallery axis.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.