Antique Agra Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB6648 10'3" × 17'0" $51,000

This antique Indian Agra carpet, circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of north India in a hand-knotted wool format that has long appealed to collectors and designers alike. Adapted for modern interiors, it retains the elegant structure and softened character expected of a late 19th-century Agra rug.

The composition is an allover trellis design rather than a central medallion layout, giving the warm tan field a calm, orderly rhythm. Tiny floral and geometric motifs are dispersed across the surface in gentle rows, with quiet rust, brown, and beige accents lending depth without disrupting the low-contrast palette. A more decorative border frames the center with greater visual weight, its terracotta-toned ground enlivened by scrolling floral forms and small repeating motifs.

That balance of restraint and ornament makes the carpet especially versatile. It carries enough pattern to anchor a room, yet its softened coloration and spacious field keep it from feeling heavy. In a traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary setting, this antique Agra rug brings historic presence, warmth, and an understated decorative cadence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.