Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6792 14'0" × 18'4" $140,000

This antique Amritsar Indian rug, woven around 1880, reflects the refined carpet tradition of North India, where Persian-inspired design was translated into a softer, more decorative register. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the lineage of large Amritsar carpets prized for their balanced layouts and graceful, export-minded elegance.

The visual impact comes from the luminous sky-blue field, which sets off an allover trellis of slender vines and stylized floral heads. Large palmettes and serrated blossoms are scattered with measured rhythm, their tones of burgundy, ivory, taupe, and dark blue creating a lively but controlled contrast. The composition feels airy rather than dense, allowing the pattern to breathe across the surface.

A broad cream border frames the center with scrolling botanical forms and small repeating motifs, reinforcing the rug’s Arts and Crafts and Kashan-adjacent character. Subtle Oushak-like softness keeps the palette approachable, while the crisp drawing and ample scale make this antique Indian floral rug especially suited to interiors that call for color, history, and an elevated sense of pattern.

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.