Fine Antique Indian Amritsar Handmade Carpet (Size Adjusted) BB7728 11'9" × 16'3" $45,000

A highly decorative early 20th century Indian Amritsar antique carpet, the sand field with a sophisticated trellis of curving feathery leaves and palmette formed medallions within a sand cloud band and pink floral spray border.

The production of antique Indian rugs and indian carpets for sale in any quantity dates back to the Mughal period of the late 1520’s. Beginning with the conquest of Northern India by Babur, weaving workshops developed around the imperial cities of Agra, Fathpur and Lahore. Akbar the Great (1556-1605) and his successors sponsored and encouraged the weaving of splendid Indian versions of classic Persian floral, garden and hunting antique amritsar rugs and carpets.