Antique Amritsar Indian Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB8482 11'11" × 13'10" $28,000

This late 19th-century Amritsar Indian carpet, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined North Indian workshop tradition that adapted Persian-inspired gardens and allover patterns for elegant interiors. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the Amritsar lineage prized for its supple drawing, balanced scale, and quietly formal presence.

Here, a peach beige field is filled with a softened floral lattice of palmettes, blossoms, and foliate vines arranged in a repeating diamond rhythm. The composition is framed by a classic border hierarchy, with larger flowering motifs and scrolling tendrils that echo the field without competing with it. Its Arts and Crafts and Sultanabad inflections keep the design open and graceful.

The palette has mellowed into cream, sand, light taupe, and faded coral, creating a low-contrast surface that feels calm rather than pale. That weathered tonality gives the antique carpet an atmospheric depth, making it especially well suited to rooms that call for texture, history, and an understated botanical layer.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.