Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB4466 15'2" × 16'3" $53,000

This oversized antique Amritsar rug, hand-knotted in India around 1900, reflects the refined northern tradition that translated classical Persian carpet design into a distinctly Indian vocabulary. Woven in wool, it has the character of a serious decorative carpet with a softened antique patina.

Its composition is organized around a restrained medallion-and-corner layout, with a layered central crest floating over a field of small-scale floral sprays, leafy vines, and palmettes. The drawing is formal yet relaxed, and the worn surface lends the geometry a gentle, atmospheric blur. A handsome border of rosettes and scrolling botanicals frames the field and reinforces the rug’s measured symmetry.

The palette is quietly elegant: pale sand is warmed by faded terracotta, dusty rose, walnut brown, and hints of olive and gold. These subdued tones allow the antique wear to read as part of the design, making the carpet especially suited to interiors that call for traditional pattern, visual depth, and a calm, collected presence. It works beautifully beneath period furnishings or in contemporary rooms that benefit from an old-world anchor.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.