Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9077 9'1" × 16'9" $60,000

This antique Amritsar Indian hand-knotted wool rug, dating to circa 1900, reflects the elegant workshop weaving tradition of northern India. Its composition balances formal structure with an abundant floral vocabulary, giving the piece a refined presence without feeling rigid.

The field is covered in a dense allover botanical pattern set against a warm cream-beige ground, with a brick-red undertone lending depth and warmth. Repeating floral sprays, scrolling vines, and small medallion-like crests create a steady rhythm across the surface, while the broad border frames the design with a lighter register of stylized blossoms, palmettes, and graceful corner treatments. The result is symmetrical, orderly, and quietly decorative.

Hand-knotted in wool, the rug has the soft visual texture and layered patina associated with well-made antique Amritsar carpets. Its muted palette of cream beige, brown, and soft white allows the pattern to read clearly while remaining understated, making it especially suited to traditional rooms, transitional interiors, and layered spaces that benefit from historical character.

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.