Antique Agra Indian Allover Geometric Light Gray Hand-Knotted Cotton Carpet – Circa 1920 BB9020 9'9" × 10'9" $28,000

This antique Agra carpet, woven in India circa 1920, reflects the city’s celebrated hand-knotted weaving tradition in a soft, room-filling square format. Its cotton foundation and worn pile have mellowed into a light gray ground that feels calm and airy, ideal for interiors seeking historic texture without visual weight.

Across the field, a disciplined allover repeat unfolds in large stepped hexagonal and star-shaped forms linked by a quiet lattice rhythm. Dusty rose outlines, powder blue accents, and faint peach undertones soften the geometry, while floral arabesque infill lends the composition a restrained, almost painterly character. The pattern reads clearly, yet never feels rigid.

That balance of structure and fade gives the rug a versatile presence under substantial furnishings or in more minimal rooms. Its muted palette and timeworn abrashed surface bring depth to both traditional and contemporary settings, making this antique Indian Agra carpet an elegant example of casual sophistication rooted in early 20th-century design.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.