Antique Amritsar Indian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1958 12'6" × 19'5" $75,000

This antique Amritsar Indian carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined textile tradition of northern India in a hand-knotted wool rug admired for its scale, balance, and quiet formality.

Its warm tan field is arranged as an allover botanical trellis, where boteh-like cartouches, palmette forms, and rosettes repeat in a measured rhythm. Dark brown drawing gives the pattern definition, while soft beige and taupe soften the contrast and lend the surface an aged, mellow character. The worn clarity preserves the structure of the repeat without disrupting its graceful flow.

A formal multi-border system frames the composition with scrolling vine motifs and floral detail, reinforcing the rug’s composed, decorative presence. Elegant without feeling severe, this antique Indian rug brings warmth, texture, and a collected look to traditional salons, transitional living spaces, and rooms that benefit from a layered botanical ground.

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.