Antique Indian Allover Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9065 11'2" × 17'0" $20,000

This antique Indian Amritsar rug, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined textile traditions that flourished in northern India at the turn of the century. Its composition is disciplined yet lively, balancing Persianate symmetry with the softer, more decorative sensibility associated with Arts and Crafts design.

A cream beige field is filled with an allover lattice of flowering vines, rosettes, and palmette-like blossoms, each motif carefully spaced to create rhythm across the surface. Small crests and trellis links give the pattern structure, while the vivid accent colors—navy blue, brick red, burnt orange, yellow, and slate gray—bring the drawing into crisp relief. The effect is detailed without feeling busy.

An indigo border frames the field with orderly floral sprays and an elegant scrolling outline, lending the rug a strong architectural finish. This combination of clarity, color, and repeat pattern makes the piece especially well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors, where an antique Indian rug can add both warmth and visual intelligence.

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.