Antique Amritsar Indian Medallion Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5022 11'5" × 18'4" $95,000

This antique Amritsar Indian medallion rug, circa 1900, reflects the refined hand-knotted wool weaving tradition of Amritsar in northwestern India. Its formal layout feels balanced and measured, combining decorative abundance with the clarity prized in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century carpets, while retaining the graceful openness that makes Amritsar rugs so adaptable in elegant rooms.

A light beige field provides an airy ground for repeating diamond and cartouche medallions, each outlined in warm brown and softened by scrolling floral vine work. Small blossoms, palmettes, and trellis-like tendrils drift between the larger motifs, creating a rhythmic surface that remains elegant rather than dense. The composition reads as both structured and botanical, with a quiet symmetry that draws the eye across the full field.

A darker brown border frames the design with continuous floral garlands and vine scrolls, adding contrast and visual definition. Muted taupe, tan, and faded brown tones give the rug a timeworn patina that suits traditional, transitional, and layered interiors. Its wool pile lends a soft, warm handle and a supple, decorative presence.

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.