Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Geometric Rug – Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB7187 14'8" × 25'9" $200,000

This antique Amritsar rug from India, woven circa 1900 and thoughtfully size-adjusted, reflects the refined hand-knotted wool weaving for which the Amritsar workshops became known at the turn of the century.

Its warm tan field is rendered in a whisper-soft palette of beige, ivory, and taupe, allowing the allover design to unfold with quiet authority. A softened lattice of medallion-like floral forms, scrolling vinework, and faint geometric articulations gives the composition a measured, almost architectural rhythm, while the timeworn surface lends depth without visual heaviness.

A restrained border frames the interior pattern with the same low-contrast elegance, keeping the eye moving evenly across the rug rather than toward a single focal point. Blending Persian-inspired refinement with the gentler palette of northern Indian weaving, this Amritsar suits layered interiors that call for history, texture, and a calm foundation. Its muted presence makes it especially effective in rooms where texture matters more than contrast, and where a historic layer can be felt rather than announced.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.