Antique Amritsar Indian Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB2633 14'3" × 18'8" $85,000

This antique Indian Amritsar carpet, hand-knotted circa 1900, reflects the courtly rug tradition of northern India with a classic medallion-and-border layout. The composition is handled with restraint, allowing the open field and softened detailing to read with unusual clarity.

A warm tan ground sets off a large octagonal central medallion in layered taupe, cocoa, and muted peach, while small floral sprays, foliate tendrils, and scattered animal forms drift across the field. The broad border is more architectural, organized into panel-like sections filled with palmettes and stylized blossoms, giving the carpet a measured, almost manuscript-like rhythm.

Its mellow palette and time-softened contrast make it especially versatile in interiors that call for warmth without heaviness. As an antique Amritsar rug, it bridges Persianate elegance and Indian craftsmanship, bringing a collected, historic character to formal living rooms, dining areas, or layered transitional spaces.

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.