Amritsar Indian Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5780 9'0" × 12'0" $38,000

Woven in Amritsar, India, circa 1920, this antique hand-knotted wool rug reflects the city’s celebrated weaving tradition. Its composition is formal yet softened by age, with a large central medallion set within a warm tan ground and a layered border structure that still reads clearly through the patina.

The design pairs an architectural crest-like medallion with delicate botanical infill, boxed cartouches, and a scrolling palmette border. Dusty rose outlines, light beige detailing, and subtle sage accents quiet the geometry, giving the carpet an Oushak-like spaciousness and a restrained, transitional character that works well in both traditional and softly modern rooms.

Time has mellowed the palette into earthy neutrals, allowing the wool pile to feel calm and textural rather than vivid. As an antique Indian Amritsar rug, it offers the balance collectors and designers value: historical presence, graceful wear, and an understated decorative rhythm.

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.