Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8570 8'9" × 11'6" $38,000

This antique Amritsar rug from India, woven circa 1900 in the northern Indian carpet tradition, is hand-knotted in wool and composed with the restraint and balance associated with the best late-period Amritsar carpets. Its light beige field gives the composition an airy foundation, allowing the drawing to unfold with quiet clarity.

The design centers on an allover trellis of linked cartouche-like compartments, softened by floral rosettes, tiny blossoms, and delicate vinery. A richly patterned border hierarchy frames the field with deeper brick red, terracotta, brown, and ivory accents, creating structure without overwhelming the open ground. The result is formal, yet approachable, with geometric order tempered by floral detail.

Age has mellowed the palette into warm natural tones and given the surface a gentle patina that enhances its depth. Well suited to a room where pattern is desired but excess ornament is not, this antique Indian rug brings architectural rhythm, historical character, and an understated sense of warmth to both traditional and transitional interiors.

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.