Agra Indian Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Cotton Rug – Circa 1920 BB8018 12'3" × 18'6" $100,000

This antique Indian Agra rug, woven circa 1920 in the North Indian tradition, reflects the refined decorative language that made Agra carpets so desirable for formal interiors. Its composition avoids a single central medallion in favor of an allover layout, giving the piece a balanced, quietly ordered presence.

The soft beige field is drawn with a compartmented trellis of scrolling outlines, each cell holding small floral and geometric blossoms in blush, brick red, light blue, pale gold, and hints of coral. Seen together, the motifs create a gentle lattice effect: intricate enough to reward close viewing, yet restrained enough to read as soft texture across the room.

A broad floral border frames the field with flowering vines and scattered rosettes, while slimmer guards sharpen the edges and preserve the rug’s formal clarity. Hand-knotted and visually light, this Agra antique brings calm color and historic detail to seating areas, bedrooms, or layered interiors that call for an elegant floral rug with breathing room.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.