Antique Indian Allover Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1910 BB8451 12'4" × 14'5" $63,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1910, reflects the elegant cross-cultural weaving tradition that flourished in India at the turn of the 20th century. Its generous scale and time-softened surface give it the quiet presence of a room-defining textile rather than a loud decorative statement.

An allover floral design is drawn in fine, delicate lines across a muted beige field, where the pattern has mellowed into shades of gray, taupe, and light brown. A restrained medallion-like reading emerges at the center, while the border carries a more articulated rhythm of scrolling blossoms and botanical forms, creating structure without heavy contrast.

The effect is closely allied to Arts and Crafts taste, with subtle Kashan and Oushak inflections in its graceful ornament and softened palette. Age wear and gentle abrash have blurred the motifs into a painterly haze, making this antique carpet especially well suited to layered interiors that call for history, texture, and an understated floral anchor.

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.