Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB9028 14'10" × 17'4" $60,000

This antique Amritsar rug, woven in India circa 1920, reflects the refined workshop tradition that made northern Indian carpets prized among decorators and collectors. Hand-knotted in wool, it carries the softened elegance and generous scale associated with the finest early 20th-century Amritsar pieces, along with a subtle Arts and Crafts sensibility.

An allover trellis design fills the field with linked lozenges and diamonds, each compartment worked with small floral and geometric details that keep the composition lively without overwhelming it. The beige-brown ground is warmed by cream and soft sand highlights, while the worn border still preserves a quieter rhythm of palmettes and scrolling ornament. From a distance the pattern reads with architectural clarity; up close, its faded layers reveal a more nuanced, almost textile-like depth.

That balance of restraint and decoration gives the rug considerable versatility in collected interiors. Its muted palette and gently aged surface can ground formal seating areas, soften contemporary rooms, or bring a sense of history to spaces that favor tonal texture over sharp contrast.

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.