Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB3852 10'8" × 15'6" $38,000

Antique Amritsar Indian carpet, circa 1880, hand-knotted in wool within the North Indian weaving tradition, reflects the refined late-19th-century taste that made Amritsar rugs so desirable. This example belongs to the formal, courtly side of the tradition, where balanced ornament and softened color were used to create an elegant but livable interior presence.

The warm tan field is arranged in an allover trellis of scrolling vines and rounded medallion-like compartments, each holding delicate floral details and crest-like accents. A gently faded palette of light beige, dusty rose, soft gold, warm taupe, and ivory lends the surface a quiet, painterly softness. The broad border echoes the field with repeating blossoms and floral sprays, giving the composition a clear frame without disrupting its calm rhythm.

With its low-contrast pattern and timeworn patina, this antique Amritsar carpet brings structure and warmth to both traditional and contemporary settings. It offers the decorative richness of a floral antique rug while remaining restrained enough to anchor a room with ease.

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.