Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB7562 15'10" × 24'5" $180,000

This antique Amritsar Indian carpet, woven circa 1880 and size-adjusted, reflects the refined hand-knotted wool tradition of north Indian workshop weaving. Its warm tan ground and time-softened palette lend the piece a calm, architectural presence, while the antique surface preserves the character expected of a late 19th-century decorative carpet.

The composition is formally balanced, with a quiet central medallion emerging from an allover field of scrolling vines, foliate sprays, and small floral blossoms. A layered border system frames the design, and the broad outer band carries larger botanical motifs that echo the field without overwhelming it. The drawing is delicate rather than dense, allowing the ornament to read with clarity and restraint.

With its blend of warm beige, taupe, and muted brown tones, this Amritsar rug brings softness to formal rooms, seating areas, or layered interiors that call for historic texture and quiet ornament. It offers the grace of an antique Indian floral carpet with enough visual ease to anchor elegant contemporary 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.