Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5564 10'10" × 13'5" $75,000

Antique Amritsar Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1880, woven within the celebrated north Indian carpet tradition that blended Persianate structure with a distinctly local sense of ornament.

Its dark navy field is filled with a disciplined allover trellis of floral sprays, rosettes, and medallion-like nodes, creating a steady rhythm that feels formal yet never rigid. Repeated vine work and small blossom forms give the composition its botanical character, while the restrained symmetry keeps the design visually balanced across the entire carpet. The drawing is crisp and layered, allowing the pattern to unfold gradually with close viewing.

A warm tan border softens the darker center and introduces a livelier contrast through burgundy, sage, and muted gold accents. That framed hierarchy gives the rug an architectural presence, making it especially suited to rooms that need pattern, order, and depth. Hand-knotted in wool, it carries the substance and texture expected of a fine antique Indian carpet, with a palette that remains versatile in both traditional and more eclectic interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.