Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8987 16'3" × 20'2" $160,000

Woven in Amritsar, India around 1880, this antique hand-knotted wool rug reflects the city’s celebrated tradition of adapting Persian court design for the Anglo-Indian market. Its generous format and balanced composition give it the presence of a formal carpet while retaining the warmth of a handwoven textile.

A deep indigo field organizes the design into an elegant trellis of curling vinery, flowerheads, serrated palmettes, and small botanical rosettes. The repeat is finely spaced and visually disciplined, creating rhythm without stiffness, while the bright accents of burgundy, ivory, gold, and soft blue keep the surface lively.

Around it, an ivory border packed with rosettes, sprays, and tiny floral devices frames the composition with clarity and contrast. The result is an antique Indian floral rug that suits traditional rooms, layered transitional interiors, or any setting calling for an allover pattern with character and refinement.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.