Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8576 14'6" × 17'7" $100,000

This antique Indian Amritsar rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northern India in a softly tailored allover format. Its Amritsar character is evident in the broad field, balanced border structure, and the understated elegance that made these carpets sought after for grand interiors.

A soft beige ground carries a gently faded botanical repeat of rosettes, palmettes, and curling vinery, with a subtle medallion-like focus emerging at the center rather than a hard-edged centerpiece. The ornament is kept deliberately quiet, allowing the worn blush, ivory, and taupe tones to drift across the surface with a watercolor effect. This restraint gives the rug a mellow, antique softness and a measured sense of movement.

A layered border system frames the composition with floral garlands and scrolling detail, reinforcing the rug’s formal symmetry without interrupting its calm palette. With its Arts and Crafts, Kashan, and Sultanabad affinities, this antique wool carpet suits transitional rooms, elegant dining spaces, and interiors that favor texture, age, and tonal depth over contrast.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.