Antique Amritsar Indian Floral Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB4221 11'9" × 15'7" $39,000

Antique Amritsar Indian carpet, circa 1880, hand-knotted in wool in the celebrated weaving centers of northern India. Woven in the Amritsar tradition, it pairs a formal medallion layout with a softly aged presence, giving this antique rug the quiet elegance collectors associate with late 19th-century Indian carpets.

The warm tan field is layered with scrolling vines, palmettes, lotus-like blossoms, and foliate arabesques that unfold around a mirrored central medallion. Rather than reading as sharply graphic, the ornament is gently diffused by age, so the drawing feels painterly and restrained. A floral border with cartouches and small rosettes frames the composition and reinforces the rug’s architectural balance.

Soft beige, warm taupe, and caramel tones create an understated palette that suits both traditional and edited interiors. The wool pile has developed a mellow patina, enhancing the carpet’s depth and making it especially effective beneath a seating arrangement or in a formal room that calls for historic character.

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.