Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8456 11'7" × 13'6" $60,000

This antique Amritsar Indian rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1900, reflects the refined carpet tradition of northern India at the turn of the century.

Its softly beige field is layered with a graceful allover botanical composition, where scrolling vines, stylized blossoms, and palmettes drift across the surface in a subdued, almost painterly rhythm. A subtle medallion effect emerges within the floral network, while the border carries the same decorative language in a quieter register, giving the whole design a balanced, well-resolved presence. Time-softened tones of taupe, brown, dusty rose, pale sand, and muted sage lend depth without disturbing the rug’s gentle overall harmony.

Woven in Amritsar, this carpet speaks to the city’s celebrated ability to interpret Persian-inspired motifs through an Indian sensibility. The result is elegant and atmospheric rather than formal, with a patina that feels especially suited to interiors seeking warmth, texture, and historic character. As an antique Indian floral rug, it brings both decorative softness and a distinctly collectible sense of age.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.