Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 (Size Adjusted) BB7375 9'9" × 10'0" $36,000

A masterful example of early 20th-century Indian craftsmanship, this antique Amritsar rug, woven circa 1920, embodies the refined elegance and quiet opulence that distinguishes the best pieces from this storied weaving tradition.

Rendered in a harmonious palette of golden wheat, muted amber, sand, and faded walnut, the rug features an intricately conceived allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and vinery elements, elegantly arranged within angular cartouche-like medallions. These motifs are enclosed within a lattice structure, creating a rhythmic sense of movement and symmetry across the field. The precise geometry is softened by the delicate abrash and mellow patina developed over the past century, enhancing its tactile charm.

The main border is adorned with bold scrolling acanthus leaves and palmettes in soft camel and ivory tones, while inner and outer minor borders provide a refined linear balance, each with subtle floral articulation.

Hand-knotted in the city of Amritsar in Northern India—a center of excellence for rug weaving during the British colonial period—this carpet is a testament to the city’s ability to reinterpret Persian aesthetics through an Indian lens. Unlike Persian rugs with denser detailing, Amritsar carpets are known for their openness of design, painterly quality, and palette suited to Western interiors—traits this piece exemplifies with distinction.

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.