Antique Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7729 11'9" × 14'3" $75,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1920, reflects the refined Persianate weaving tradition of North India. Woven in a warm tan palette, it brings together age, craftsmanship, and an easy, decorative restraint that feels both historic and versatile.

The design is an atmospheric allover composition of floral sprays, leafy vines, and softly articulated blossoms, organized around a faint central medallion nucleus. Rather than appearing rigid or formal, the drawing is gently blurred by time, allowing the motifs to float across the field in a relaxed, almost painterly rhythm. A more clearly defined border frames the interior with palmettes and scrolling ornament, while small accents of dusty blue lend quiet contrast to the light brown and tan ground.

Its low-contrast surface and worn patina create a sense of depth without visual heaviness, making it well suited to interiors that call for pattern, warmth, and understatement. This antique Indian rug offers the balance of a classical floral carpet with the softened character of a carefully aged textile.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.