Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Geometric Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8781 8'7" × 12'0" $32,000

This antique Indian Amritsar rug, woven circa 1920, belongs to the refined northern Indian weaving tradition for which Amritsar became known in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the relaxed elegance and nuanced patina collectors value in a genuine antique carpet.

An open soft beige field is scattered with small geometric and botanical devices in dusty rose, brick red, cream, and warm brown. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the composition favors an allover rhythm, with irregular spacing that keeps the surface lively while preserving a calm, airy presence. The motifs feel architectural and slightly abstract, giving the rug a quiet modern edge.

A pronounced multi-band border frames the field with floral latticework, rosette forms, and repeating angular ornaments, adding structure and depth to the design. The result is an antique wool rug that layers subtle color, disciplined geometry, and textural softness, making it especially suited to interiors that call for heritage character without visual heaviness.

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.