Antique Agra Indian Allover Light Gray Hand-Knotted Cotton Rug – Circa 1920 BB8600 14'5" × 16'0" $38,000

Hand-knotted in India circa 1920, this antique Agra carpet reflects the refined North Indian weaving tradition admired for its courtly symmetry and softened elegance. Its square composition is anchored by a light gray field, giving the piece an airy presence despite the density of ornament.

Across the center, a disciplined floral trellis unfolds in coral, powder blue, rose, and touches of navy, with scrolling foliate forms linking each repeated bloom. The design feels rhythmic rather than literal, creating a gentle allover movement that keeps the eye circulating through the field without relying on a central medallion.

A series of finely drawn borders frames the carpet with clarity, repeating small blossoms, vines, and rosettes in a warmer coral register. The faded palette lends the antique Agra rug a relaxed, versatile character, well suited to interiors that call for pattern, history, and a calm decorative finish, while the washed surface softens the contrast beautifully.

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.