Antique Agra Indian Allover Geometric Soft White Hand-Knotted Wool Cotton Rug – Circa 1940 BB6866 5'8" × 14'2" $13,000

An antique Agra Indian rug, woven circa 1940, reflects the measured grace of north Indian carpet weaving in a hand-knotted wool-and-cotton construction. Its softly aged surface and subdued palette give the piece an understated presence rooted in the Agra tradition, while keeping it firmly within the broader family of antique Indian geometric rugs.

The design is an allover geometric trellis rendered in soft white and pale ivory, so restrained that the pattern seems to emerge only when the light shifts. Diamonds, small lozenges, and faint lattice lines create a steady visual rhythm across the field, while the absence of a strong central medallion keeps the composition open and serene. Narrow border details at the ends add just enough framing to define the surface without disturbing its calm.

This quiet geometry makes the rug especially effective in interiors that need texture rather than contrast. It can temper harder architectural lines, bring warmth to pale floors, and introduce a refined antique note to modern, transitional, or classically layered rooms. For designers, its appeal lies in the way it reads as both decorative and disciplined.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.