Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB4423 15'3" × 20'2" $105,000

This antique Amritsar Indian rug, woven circa 1880 in northern India, reflects the refined hand-knotted wool tradition for which the city’s carpets are admired. Its oversized scale and allover layout give it the presence of a formal carpet while retaining the airy openness collectors value in late 19th-century Amritsar weaving.

A light beige field sets the tone for a dispersed scatter of abstract botanical and geometric motifs in rust, warm tan, and muted terracotta. Rather than building around a central medallion, the design moves across the surface in a painterly repeat, with broken outlines, stylized florals, and softly varied shapes that create quiet movement and depth.

A defined border framed by slim guard stripes anchors the composition with leafy vines, palmettes, and rosette-like blossoms, rendered in restrained tonal contrast. The result is elegant yet relaxed, an antique Indian rug that brings pattern presence without visual heaviness and suits traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors with ease in varied interiors and settings.

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.