Antique Indian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8267 12'10" × 15'5" $80,000

This antique Indian carpet, circa 1920, belongs to the North Indian weaving tradition and is hand-knotted in wool. Its formal allover layout and balanced border recall the Persianate court carpets that informed elite decorating in the early 20th century.

The light beige field is animated by a repeating botanical lattice of slender vines, flowering stems, palmettes, and trellis-like compartments. Rather than a single medallion, the design spreads evenly across the surface, giving the rug a calm, rhythmic character. Small floral details appear throughout the composition, adding movement and a sense of hand-drawn intricacy without disturbing the symmetry.

A deep teal border frames the composition with tightly packed blossoms and scrolling ornament, while sage green and warm taupe temper the contrast. The palette feels softened by age, allowing the rug to read as both decorative and architectural. It brings refined antique pattern, subtle color, and a grounded presence to formal living spaces and works especially well beneath seating arrangements, where its detail can be appreciated in full.

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.